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In 1939, a war that would encompass the world began in Europe. Readers will learn about the causes of World War II in this nonfiction Spanish-translated book. The supportive text and fascinating sidebars work in conjunction with the stunning photos and appealing scrapbook layout to provide an enjoyable and enlightening experience that teaches readers about such events and topics as Pearl Harbor, blitzkreig, and concentration and internment camps. Readers will also learn about infamous figures from the war like Adolph Hitler, Sir Winston Churchill, Franklin Roosevelt, and even Rosie the...

El librero es un hermano vocacional del cantinero y acaso también del farmacéutico. Más allá de las sutiles diferencias entre despachar licores, medicinas o libros, los tres acaban fungiendo como consejeros espirituales, vertederos de confesiones y testigos de las más extrañas conductas. A su manera, ejercen una suerte de pagano sacerdocio. Literatos consagrados que llegan de incógnito a preguntar si se venden sus libros; ilusos neófitos que esperan ver su poemario autoeditado convertido de la noche a la mañana en bestseller; compulsivos ligadores otoñales y casanovas buscando...

This activity-packed book combines craft with fashion and presents a creative guide on how to thread-wrap hair braids that covers everything from basic wraps to fancy designs, accompanied by ten skeins of cotton thread and a selection of beads and charms.

Have you ever seen a skyscraper that is shaped like an elephant? How about one that looks like waves? Students will learn how to measure area while engaged in reading about the world's coolest skyscrapers! This Spanish book uses real-world examples to teach math concepts, and incorporates nonfiction reading to increase vocabulary and comprehension skills. The practice problems, graphs, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice their developing math skills, and apply what they've learned to their daily lives. Essential text features like a glossary, index, and table of...