Stephen F. Austin: El padre de Texas (The Father of Texas)

Deserts are the driest places on Earth, but they’re full of life! Cacti, kangaroo rats, shrubs, foxes, and more have found ways to adapt to the extreme temperatures and dry conditions of deserts around the world. Readers learn about many of these adaptations as well as the major features of the desert biome. Simple maps highlight some of the biggest deserts, helping readers learn map skills. Full-color photographs reinforce accessible information about the desert ecosystem, including a concluding message of conservation.

Cañas y barro (1902) es una de las novelas fundamentales de Vicente Blasco Ibáñez, incluida entre las 100 mejores novelas del siglo XX. Magistral en la organización de la trama, en las descripciones y el peso de la narración, la obra emociona y conmociona al lector. Con unos personajes veraces y de gran fuerza, ambientada en la Albufera valenciana a finales del siglo XIX, la novela no se limita al cuadro de costumbres sino que presenta un drama humano con gran actualidad. Tomando como centro de la narración el devenir de una familia que habita El Palmar, los Paloma, la historia presenta ...

In this book, a colorful illustrated character bundles up to battle the cold weather before shoveling the fresh snow. With easy-to-read text, early readers will watch snow become a snowman with the help of some hard work and a big hat!

One of North America's most popular sports, skateboarding combines balance, dexterity, and quick reflexes. Kids will get the lowdown on streetstyle and vertical skating and learn about the board, safety, motion and balance, and how to perform kickturns, spins, rock n' roll, and more.