Un vikingo en el jardín

Arsenio Colinas es un ladrón de guante blanco que actúa sin emplear la violencia. Su última víctima es la condesa de Tellington, una anciana mujer muy rica poco merecedora de su fortuna, a quien acaba de robarle sus joyas más valiosas conocidas como “los instantes perfectos”. Pero la inteligente nieta de la condesa, Cecilia, se cruzará inesperadamente en el camino de nuestro ladrón. Juntos descubrirán que las joyas robadas tienen un valor personal incalculable.

Unlike their domesticated relatives, wild turkeys can fly. Readers will learn about the pecking order of turkey flocks, how turkeys avoid predators, what foods these birds eat, and much more. The turkey’s association with Thanksgiving is addressed, as is the impressive comeback these birds made after their numbers plummeted in the early twentieth century.

Por las viejas calles y por los tranquilos canales de Venecia, se mueven unos curiosos seres envueltos en aires de misterio. Adoptan la forma de gatos, pero hay quien dice que en realidad son leones. Todos tienen un secreto que contar, una historia que puede llegar, enviada por el mar, a cualquiera de nuestras playas dentro de una botella de cristal.

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 ...