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...

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Recess is a time to go outside, have fun, and play. Spend some time problem solving to make sure everyone has fun at recess! This Spanish math book combines math and reading skills and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning problem solving easy and fun. Text features include a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and captions to build vocabulary and increase understanding of math and reading concepts. An in-depth problem-solving section provides additional learning...

Antes de que yo naciera, el ocano Atlntico era una inmensa regin plagada de terribles monstruos. Lo llamaban "el Mar Tenebroso," y nadie se adentraba en l si no era por accidente.Cuando yo nac, ya se haba comenzado a explorar algunas islas como las Azores y las Canarias, aunque los barcos todava preferan navegar bordeando la costa para no perder tierra de vista.Por el contrario, yo me intern en el mar ms lejos de tierra firme de lo que ningn ser humano haba navegado antes. Al principio, se burlaban de m. Despus de mi viaje por el Atlntico, todos siguieron mi ejemplo.

When people go to sleep, bats are just waking up. While young readers may recognize the image of bats in the night skies, where they live may be less familiar. This title takes readers inside bat roosts to uncover the fascinating facts about this creature. Readers will learn the basics of bat roosts—in caves and beyond—and how they help bats survive in the wild. The text also looks at bat’s appearance, behavior, and the crucial role they play in nature’s ecosystems—topics covered in most elementary science curricula. Diagrams, fact boxes, colorful images encourage learning.