Yo ciudadano

We often don´t stop to think about the origin of certain foods, but many of the foods we consume today only reached us as a result of great discoveries and the subsequent international commerce between east and west. This book brings us closer to the complex relations between different cultures and shows us the importance of ocean voyages in the development of international commerce.

Martin Luther King, Jr. believed in fighting for Civil Rights for all people. In this Spanish-translated biography, readers will learn about his inspirational life as he fought for equality of African Americans through nonviolence. The rich photos, supportive text, helpful glossary, timeline, table of contents, and index give readers important information for understanding King's fight against Jim Crow Laws.

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into what life was like during Westward Expansion. Students will learn about the reasons people headed west, the gold rush, the Homestead Act, Manifest Destiny, the Oregon Trail, and more. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at ...

Se sabe, aunque la Iglesia siempre ha pasado de puntillas sobre este hecho, que San Agustín, más tarde Padre de la Iglesia latina, tuvo en su juventud una amante que le dio un hijo al que amó con predilección. Vita brevis es la carta manuscrita que supuestamente Floria, su amante, le escribió al hilo de la lectura de sus Confesiones. En ella, con ironía y sarcasmo, critica a Agustín por haber abandonado el verdadero y auténtico amor humano para entregarse a uno divino, del que poco se sabe.