Who Is R. L. Stine?

Texas's vast and spectacular landscape has more than 100 national and state parks. From the state's own Grand Canyon, to historic sites and a forest, readers will learn that the state's scenery is much more than the deserts it is so often associated with.

Este es un libro cercano, una conversación íntima con Edurne, que quiere ofrecer al lector la posibilidad de conocer mejor a una de las jóvenes artistas con más proyección en el panorama musical español de nuestros días. Al mismo tiempo, pretende servir de guía para sus lectores, a partir de las experiencias de superación de la autora y de su filosofía de vida, cuyas claves principales son: la actitud positiva siempre, no ponerse límites, aprender de los errores, levantarse después de cada caída y, de manera muy especial, el afán por aprender y el valor del esfuerzo.

Day of the Dead is a very important holiday in Latin America. It is sometimes incorrectly thought of as a morbid holiday, or a Mexican version of Halloween. While the word "dead" or "muertos" is in the name, this holiday is the way that the people of Mexico honor the lives of ancestors, celebrate the joy of life, and connect with their Mexican heritage. Young readers will enjoy the amazing, colorful photographs of the Day of the Dead celebration, and a supportive glossary helps expand their vocabularies along with their cultural awareness.

The Industrial Revolution brought important changes to America. People began migrating to cities for work, and immigrants began to arrive in American in larger numbers than ever before as they looked for new employment opportunities. Readers explore the impact of the Industrial Revolution on U.S. migration and immigration patterns. As readers learn about essential social studies curriculum topics, engaging historical images and detailed primary sources hold their interest. This transformative period in American history comes alive for readers with each turn of the page.