Biografias porque si/ Biographies

This engaging volume takes a close look at the legend of Joaquin Murrieta, the man who came to be known as the Robin Hood of Eldorado. Dynamic text tells the story of Murrieta, with plenty of exciting age-appropriate details, but also examines the complex relationship between fact and fiction in legends such as his. Interesting and informative historical background on the California Gold Rush and the role of Mexicans and Californios in the area at the time round out this fun and informative volume.

El misterioso lobo aguza su olfato y campea las elegantes cimas nevadas de los dosmiles más altos de La Rioja y Burgos. Cuando las ventiscas que dieron origen a evocadores circos glaciares se hacen insufribles, penetra en profundos barrancos cubiertos de altivos hayedos. Mientras se esconden los ciervos, saltan salvajes las cascadas que usaron mineros y ferreros, allí donde calmaban la sed merinas y pastores antes de ir a las lejanas tierras del sur. Mil rincones de ensueño aguardan la visita del caminante que aquí viene a gozar de la Naturaleza.

This compare-and-contrast text explains the technology we seldom feel we can go without; the phone, computer, and camera. Readers learn the difference between old and new versions of each. New vocabulary such as 'stationary' and 'portable' are introduced. A picture-word glossary is included.

Lin invites her friends to her Japanese teahouse. They have rice, fish, and tea. Lin thanks them for coming and her friends thank her for the tea ceremony.