Catástrofes que marcaron la historia (Unforgettable Catastrophes)

Clara Barton lived her life to help others. This inspiring biography introduces readers to the Angel of the Battlefield in the Civil War, who spent her life caring for others on and off the battlefields. The vivid images, helpful timeline, and informational Spanish-translated text work together to depict Clara's journey from a young Civil War nurse to the president of the American Red Cross. A table of contents, glossary, and index aid in vocabulary improvement and better understanding of the content.

A land of extremes, from active volcanic peaks to dense rain forests, Guatemala has sustained great civilizations and attracted foreign conquerors. While shadows of its vicious, decades-long civil war still linger, Guatemala's people work toward peace and stability in the face of corruption and impunity. Illuminating photographs, insightful facts, and informative sidebars help the reader discover what it's like to live in today's Guatemala, its ancient beginnings, dramatic landscape, rich culture, resilient people, and more.

"A survey of the history of piracy and lives of pirates covers such specifics as the invention of the Jolly Roger, discipline aboard pirate ships, and pirate ruses."

Tres inquietos de la Italia del siglo XV Piero Migliacci, Francesco y Selena- emprenderán, sin pretenderlo, la aventura más apasionante de su vida gracias a que conocerán a un misterioso y extraño ser: el viejo Hermes. El anciano maestro llegará de manera imprevista hasta la bella ciudad de Florencia lugar donde se desenvolverá la trama-, y a pesar de no gozar de muy buena fama entre sus vecinos, el octogenario “visitante” sabrá conquistar la amistad de los jóvenes amigos llegando hasta lo más profundo de sus corazones y sometiéndolos a una suerte de pruebas que habrán de ser...

High Beginning. Mexico, 1821. A masked man and acclaimed popular hero, known as Zorro, fights in the battle against colonial oppression in Alta California. From the reader series Aprende Español Con..., which features stories based on modern films and television series, carefully adapted for Spanish language students. Includes an Audio CD of the text, supplementary materials for teachers, and before and after activities for students.