Amigos en la Granja

The combination of violins, trumpets, sombreros, and song possesses the power to not only lighten the heart but weigh it down as well. This book journeys to the time and place where mariachi music originated and reveals the various musical traditions that combined to form the richest, most popular, and most highly regarded tradition of Mexico. La combinación de violines, trompetas, sombreros y canciones capaces de desgarrar o alegrar el corazón de cualquiera, mexicano o extranjero. Este libro viaja a través del tiempo y las regiones donde se originó el mariachi y descubre las distintas...

Isabel, una mujer que decidió ser la dueña de su propio destino..Hija menor de Juan II de Castilla e Isabel de Portugal, la pequeña Isabel contaba con escasas posibilidades de llegar al trono, destinado a sus hermanos varones. Vivió una infancia tranquila junto a su madre, ajena a las tensiones de la vida palaciega, pero la temprana muerte de su padre cuando ella contaba tres años, y la posterior enfermedad materna cambiaron su existencia de modo radical..Apenas una niña, con diez años su hermanastro el rey Enrique IV la obliga a separarse de su madre y vivir en la Corte, avispero de...

Readers may never expect that they might free fall to Earth, but if they have ever dived into a pool, that's exactly what they've done. This book shows readers how Newton's three laws of motion affect divers, skydivers, and mountain climbers' movements. Readers discover who uses gravity, and who works against it, and all other forces that contribute to a successful dive or climb. After reading this book, readers can decide if they will ever be interested in engaging in one of these extreme sports.

Wildlife plays an important role in the environment. With the help of this engaging volume, readers of many ages and levels will learn all about many of the fascinating animals that inhabit the planet. They will find out what makes an animal an animal. They will also learn fun facts about some of their favorite creatures. Eye-catching photographs correlate closely with concise, accessible text that supports elementary life science curricula. A must-have for animal lovers, this informative book will be a popular addition to your collection.