Hillary Clinton

Before she became First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump was known for being a model in the fashion industry. In this engaging volume, readers get to take a look into her life, from her early years in Europe and her emigration to the United States to her move into the White House. Colorful photographs paired with concise text make for a captivating book that is sure to appeal to readers of many ages and levels.

In this biographical book, young readers will learn about the brave life of Harriet Tubman. Readers will discover how Tubman bravely escaped from her life as a slave to cross the Mason-Dixon line into freedom and how she helped hundreds of other slaves into freedom through the Underground Railroad with the help of abolitionists. The vivid images, stunning facts, and supportive text work in conjunction with the helpful glossary, index, and timeline of Tubman's life to give readers an engaging experience as they move from cover to cover. This book has been translated into Spanish.

Todos los textos poéticos de Serpientes y escaleras son breves, tanto en cantidad de versos por poema como de sílabas por verso. Asimismo, el poemario está compuesto por versos libres cuya estructura sugiere que la pausa se produzca justo después de artículos, preposiciones o pronombres personales. […] Además de los mencionados retos que propone el poemario, es notable la preocupación latente del poeta en cada texto poético por la palabra. O sea, se percibe la certeza de que el poeta “hace el amor con las / palabras / sin robarles su / virginidad”. El libro inicia con una...

Brief biographies of well-known men and women, from ancient time to the present day, who made significant contributions in various fields.

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they're much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Introduce students to California's early settlers including John Bidwell, Jim Beckwourth, Jedediah Smith, Sarah Royce, Charley Parkhurst, Kit Carson, the Donner party, and more. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need ...