Amigos en la Granja

The unsinkable luxury liner known as the Titanic may have sunk on its first transatlantic voyage in 1912, but people remain riveted to its storied legend. The collision with the iceberg in the North Atlantic was not the only mistake that was made that day. In this spellbinding volume, readers will learn about the passengers and crew aboard the doomed ship and what really happened that tragic night. Historical photographs will transport them back to the glamorous era, while the narrative paints an absorbing picture of the Titanic's sad fate.

What do you do if you find yourself stranded at sea? This useful, Spanish-translated nonfiction book gives readers the information they need in order to survive at sea. With essential tips and instructions, helpful diagrams and images, a bibliography, and a list of other useful websites, readers will learn everything they need in order to survive--from the dangers of hypothermia, what to do if there's only saltwater available, and other useful survival skills. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

Written in a vivid and accessible style, this history book addressed to young readers focuses on one of the most relevant periods in Mexican history: that of the country's strife for independence from Spain. In addition to its descriptive historical account, the book includes charts, illustrations, and a timeline of main events from 1808 through 1821 that help make the information even more entertaining and clear for children.

Tras la imprescindible referencia al Nilo como protagonista indiscutible del origen y desarrollo de la civilización egipcia, referencia que da pie a su vez al análisis de la economía y de la sociedad, la autora realiza una síntesis de la historia del Antiguo Egipto. Comienza con la unificación del Alto y Bajo Egipto, y continúa con los diferentes períodos dinásticos, Imperio Antiguo, Medio y Nuevo, hasta su fin tras la conquista romana. Los últimos capítulos se dedican a la religión, la ciencia y el arte. La obra rebasa el tradicional enfoque personalizador y dinástico aplicado al ...