Proyectos reales para explorar la Guerra Fría (Real-World Projects to Explore the Cold War)

Students will gain a deeper understanding of the Cold War by delving into major social studies topics in this project-based examination. The volume presents a series of broad questions touching on major themes in the social studies curriculum. Each question is accompanied by several paragraphs examining that question in the context of the Cold War, as well as a detailed project that prompts readers to think critically and present their findings or opinions in a particular format, such as a poster with side-by-side comparisons, a persuasive essay, or a class presentation.

Ante esta situación crítica quisiera hacer algo, debo hacer algo. No me interesa el poder, me interesa la autoridad moral, la mucha o la poca que tenga, la que me gane cada día, porque no pretendo estar sino ser. Con estas palabras, Alejandro Rojas-Marcos se sincera ante la autora del libro, Rosa Díaz. Y de ese ser de Alejandro Rojas Marcos opinan importantes personajes de la vida andaluza y española, configurando el más completo de sus retratos, el de la palabra vivida. La obra va mucho más allá de la biografía de uno de los políticos más completos que ha dado Andalucía; estamos...

The world's myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This series mixes dramatic retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of a culture's myths. This book explores the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make Roman myths and legends so compelling. Fully translated Spanish text.

Before there was the U.S. Constitution, there were the Articles of Confederation. Readers discover the story behind the first written constitution of the United States—from the factors that inspired its creation to the reasons why it was replaced. The detailed main text is enhanced by informative sidebars and graphic organizers. Historical images, including relevant primary sources, allow readers to immerse themselves in this historical period. Readers are given the chance to thoroughly examine elements of the original document, making them feel like true historians. They’re sure to enjoy ...

La reina blanca narra la historia del amor entre Elizabeth Woodville y Eduardo IV, rey de Inglaterra. Un amor que causará un gran escándalo y cambiará el destino de Inglaterra para siempre. Inglaterra está en plena Guerra de las Rosas, una contienda familiar, una batalla que enfrenta a hermanos y primos que luchan para obtener el derecho a reclamar el trono de Inglaterra. Pero el rey se ha enamorado de la preciosa viuda y se casan en secreto a las pocas semanas. Cuando el matrimonio es descubierto, Elizabeth y su familia se ven pronto en el centro de una lucha por el poder en la corte...