Descubramos Alemania (Looking at Germany)

Looking at POLAND: Did you know that more horses are raised in Poland than in any other European country? Looking at Poland, you will see the steep slopes of the Carpathian Mountains, the patchwork farmland of the central plains, and the crystal-clear lakes that dot the north. Learn about life in Poland, from shipyards to salt mines and from cottages to castles.

Ideal for English language learners, this Spanish-language series provides a lively first look at people and countries around the world. The simple text is supported by large, colorful photos. Titles feature an overview of each country's people, land, weather, homes, food, and lifestyle.

Young people are always interested in those in the community who make it run, especially uniformed heroes such as firefighters and police officers. This fun volume walks readers around town introducing them to community workers, including the mail carrier, dentist, and librarian. Carefully chosen photographs correlate with the achievable vocabulary and illustrate characteristics of each job.

"En este libro te proponemos un recorrido que no te va a dejar indiferente. Porque no el sólo un itinerario por distintos países del mundo, sino que te invita a adentrarte en la escencia del ser humano...,"--Page [4] of cover.

Eileen Gray (1878-1976) es considerada una de las diseñadoras de muebles y arquitectas más relevantes de la primera mitad del siglo XX. Su trabajo inspiró a multitud de creadores del modernismo y el art déco. Se hizo un lugar en un ambiente mayoritariamente masculino, primero como artista de la laca, después diseñando muebles y, finalmente, como arquitecta. A lo largo de su trayectoria permaneció alejada de los movimientos y corrientes arquitectónicas de la época, como el De Stijl, constituido en Holanda, o la organización Congrès Internationaux dArchitecture Moderne, fundada en...

In AD 79, the residents of the booming Roman city of Pompeii were shocked when a nearby mountain exploded, releasing superhot ash, rock, and gas on the surrounding areas. What happens next is the extraordinary account of a volcano in action. Though the people who didn't flee Pompeii were doomed, the volcano preserved their remains, allowing us to better understand a fascinating time in the Roman Empire. Astonishing photographs of Pompeii, primary source records of the occurrence, and riveting text are just some highlights of this high-interest volume.