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...

Un periodista investiga unos extraños asesinatos y descubre que están ligados a una profecía antigua de la cábala judía.

Biddy Mason's life began as an enslaved person, but she became a successful nurse, midwife, and land owner. She left behind a legacy of caring and charity and influenced Los Angeles’s history. This Spanish biography builds reading comprehension and social studies literacy. 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 their grade level. Packed with information and primary source maps, images, and documents, these books are perfect for reports or projects. The Read ...

Exactly 100 facts accompanied by colorful illustrations and maps reveal fascinating information about the life of pirates.

A pesar de que al público le resulta difícil de entender y muchos críticos lo han declarado muerto, el arte nunca ha estado más vivo que en la actualidad. En sus nuevas formas, que han invadido el mundo en un contexto internacional cada vez más dinámico, por todas partes surgen exposiciones, museos y colecciones. ¿Se trata de una expansión únicamente mercantil, o hay que reconocer que todavía queda poesía en lo que denominamos arte contemporáneo? ¿Cómo estamos dispuestos a definir el arte? ¿Cómo funciona el sistema que le atribuye valor?