Luis de Carvajal de la Cueva

In 1579 Philip II awarded a large territory in New Spain to a Portuguese man named Luis de Carvajal. That territory included a significant portion of present day Mexico, as well as portions of Texas and New Mexico. This remarkable man discovered, conquered, and settled most of that territory. He also brought a large group of settlers from Spain and Portugal whose impact on its cultural development was very significant. Many of those settlers were of Jewish descent and some of them were tried by the Inquisition for practicing the faith of their ancestors. This book is a biography of Carvajal...

The I Want to Be... series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what's involved in each occupation. Young readers learn to respect the importance of doing a job well and appreciate the contributions these workers make to our life and the world around us. These books are perfect for reading alone or in group story times. They are certain to spark questions and encourage dialogue and prompt children to learn more about these occupations. Quiero ser...

Dennis Chávez : the first Hispanic US senator -- Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Chapter One -- Chapter Two -- Chapter Three -- Chapter Four -- Chapter Five -- Chapter Six -- Chapter Seven -- Chapter Eight -- Chapter Nine -- Chapter Ten -- Chapter Eleven -- Chapter Twelve -- Chapter Thirteen -- Chapter Fourteen -- Chapter Fifteen -- Chapter Sixteen -- Dennis Chávez, el primer senador hispano de los Estados Unidos -- Cubierta -- Portadilla -- Créditos -- Dedicatoria -- CapÃtulo uno -- CapÃtulo dos -- CapÃtulo tres -- CapÃtulo cuatro -- CapÃtulo cinco --...

Este texto de la colección "El juego de la ciencia" tiene por objetivo enseñar de forma didáctica una serie de experimentos científicos que sorprenden en el campo de la luz. Específicamente, los chicos aprenderán a crear un arcoiris con mucho ingenio, a comprender cómo funciona el mecanismo de mando a distancia, a elaborar con un estuche de discos compactos una fotocopiadora, a crear un caleidoscopio o un periscopio, a mirar con atención en una cuchara como se distorsiona la luz reflejada en ella, entre otros. Así, con estos libros experimentas el mundo de la ciencia utilizando...

This book introduces you to hippopotamuses, including their size, diet and everyday behavior, which highlights differences between those in the wild and those living in a zoo habitat.