George Washington Carver

The author tells about the origin and development of two Spanish romances: The Alfambra woman buried alive and The lovers of Teruel. The first recounts the infidelity of a lecherous woman, the Countess of Alfambra, who betrays her husband by delivering him to his enemy; and whose final dénouement is the defeat of the adulterous couple and their being condemned to death by being burnt at the stake. The Story of the Lovers of Teruel recounts the tragic life of one of the members of the Marcilla family, enamoured of a rich damsel who returned his love. However, her father's refusal to consent...

Describes the Boston Tea Party, including the events leading up to the party, its immediate effects on American-British relations, and why it is still an important event today.

El racismo constituye una de las páginas más vergonzosas de la historia contemporánea. Una ideología del odio que ha marcado las relaciones entre las culturas y las naciones de nuestro tiempo presente. El presente libro trata de acercarse a las raíces históricas e ideológicas de la doctrina racista, a su desarrollo mundial durante los siglos XIX y XX y a su ocaso en nuestros tiempos. La cuestión se expone con un lenguaje claro, pero a la vez riguroso y muy contrastado, exponiendo numerosas citas de especialistas en el tema, o de las propias fuentes originales.

Practice standard measurement at a farmers market! This engaging title teaches young readers how to measure common food items by their height, circumference, and more, improving their mathematical and STEM skills! Vibrant images, practical examples, and simple mathematical charts help children use standard measurements, showing them how they can use these measurements in their daily lives.