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Why did the Civil War begin? Which states were part of the Union and which were part of the Confederacy? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more as they move through this fascinating nonfiction Spanish-translated book. The easy-to-read text, engaging facts, and vivid images and illustrations help highlight some of the aspects that led up to the Civil War including the slavery, the Underground Railroad, abolitionists, the Fugitive Slave Act, the Dred Scott Decision, and the Lincoln-Douglas debates. The accessible table of contents works in conjunction with the supportive...

From Mexico to the tip of South America, Latin America features varied scenery, including deserts, grasslands, plains, and mountains. Some are extreme: The Andes is the world's longest mountain range, and the Atacama Desert has not had rain for over 400 years! Latin America's remarkable landscape is an essential factor in its surprisingly different climatic zones. This insightful volume offers a comprehensive tour of the many vibrant countries of this fascinating region, highlighting its most striking areas in vivid photographs. It is also an inviting exploration of geography, natural...

At an early age, Steve fell in love with the possibility of the computer machine. He knew it had the power to change someone's life. Inspired to create a personal computer accessible for everyone, Steve went on to become one of the most influential inventors the world has ever met. This inspiring story of the visionary and entrepreneur features a facts and photos section at the back.

An eye-opening look at the workings of the solar system En este ejemplar los ninos encontrarán la historia del universo, descrita con ilustraciones amenas y entretenidas El día y la noche (cuando sale el sol y la luna Un ano de viaje (el movimiento de la tierra en el espacio). Las cuatro diferentes estaciones de la tierra. La función del sol en la tierra (su influencia en las flores y en los animales). La tierra nuestro planeta (descripción de la tierra, sobre sus habitantes y su forma). La luna (su tamano, su aspecto, los viajes que se han realizado y que hay en ella). Los eclipses (como ...