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Thomas Jefferson was a great American who helped the United States win its freedom from England. Jefferson helped write the Declaration of Independence, later went on to become the third president of the United States, and is now featured on famous Mount Rushmore! Readers will enjoy this biography that has been translated into Spanish and includes details of Jefferson's time as a lawyer, his membership in the House of Burgesses, and his role as Secretary of State. The vivid images and supportive text combine with the helpful glossary and index to provide readers with tools for better...

An eighteen-year-old pinball addict and a smart-mouthed girl who don't quite fit in with anyone else develop a special relationship.

Entre los fenómenos naturales que el hombre ha sabido convertir en símbolos, pocos son tan ricos en significados como el de la sombra. Símbolo del mal y de la muerte, del alma y del espíritu, de lo pasajero y lo imperfecto... la sombra ha proporcionado a la literatura algunas de sus invenciones más memorables, seleccionadas para este volumen. En las fábulas de Esopo, la sombra de un burro sirve para mostrarnos hasta dónde puede llegar la estupidez humana, dejando una sonrisa amarga en el lector. «El milagro de Teófilo» y la leyenda «El hombre que perdió su sombra» narran las...

Learn what it takes to be a community leader. This Spanish nonfiction book emphasizes the importance of local leaders and it includes a fiction story related to the topic, glossary, bonus activity, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color Spanish book describes the roles and responsibilities of various leadership positions. It also covers important civics topics like volunteerism and leadership, and includes an extension activity for grade 2. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool, to explore communities, local government, and how individuals...