El hombre de la Stasi

"... se les habían subido los humos y se creían los reyes del mambo, violando viudas de trabajadores y robando todo lo que olía a republicano..." "... yo ya estaba un poco cansado de oír siempre lo de rojillo, me salieron hasta canas del miedo que pasé, una granada que cayó cerca de mi trinchera dejó sin las dos piernas a un pobre muchacho de mi quinta, el teniente que lo vio le descerrajó dos tiros en el acto para que no sufriera..."

¿Regalas detalles de San Valentín a tus familiares o amigos? Aprende acerca de esta celebración de amor y descubre cómo la gente muestra su afecto en este día especial. Las fotografias llenas de color y el texto cuidadosamente organizado en niveles hacen de este ejemplar una útil introducción a este día especial. Las preguntas de pensamiento crítico a nivel apropiado ayudan a desarrollar habilidades de lectura informativa. Do you give valentines to your friends or family? Learn about the holiday of love and find out how people show their affection on this special day. Full-color...

An award-winning first glimpse into the diverse natural world of mammals. This addition to the acclaimed About... series explains to children in simple, easy-to-understand language what mammals are, what they eat, and where they live. Beautifully detailed, realistic paintings by wildlife illustrator John Sill introduce readers to the huge variety of mammals, from the tiny white-footed deermouse to the large American bison. An afterword provides more details about the animals featured in the book. Parents and pre-school and primary-grade teachers will find this an attractive choice for...

In the oversized book, ten endangered species are presented in great detail. The charcoal illustrations capture the textures of the fur, feathers, and skin of each animal. Poetic text teaches children about the behavior and characteristics of each one. More scientific information is provided at the end.

The American Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s marked a shift in how African Americans were treated in the United States. This volume highlights the important events and figures that made this movement successful. The book introduces readers to important activists who fought for civil rights by raising their voices and refusing to accept unfair laws. Photographs and primary sources provide readers with a firsthand look at the history of the movement. Finally, readers will learn what can still be done to further equality for African Americans in the United States and how they can be ...