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Despite unprecedented economic growth, the injustices and turmoil endured by Mexico over the course of Porfirio Diaz's three-decade presidency would lead to the outbreak of that country's biggest social revolution. In this profusely-illustrated history book for children, the events surrounded Porfirio Diaz's mandate are narrated in a simple, clear style. The book's profuse illustrations contribute to a didactic and comprehensive understanding of the Porfiriato. The supplementary charts and the timeline spanning the 1876-1911 period help organize and narrow down the most relevant facts in this ...

Sor Faustina escribía diariamente sus vivencias y gracias extraordinarias. Se concentraba sobre todo, en los asuntos internos de la vida y su contacto con Dios. En muchos lugares, y esto con especial atención dedicaba a las inspiraciones y mandamientos de Dios. Solo a veces y excepcionalmente mencionaba algunos hechos externos. En algunas páginas colocaba sus propios pensamientos y conclusiones de las meditaciones o de las conferencias. Incluso a veces, directamente apunta el contenido de instrucciones sacerdotales que oía. En muchas páginas encontramos en el Diario la poesía, en la...

A young boy tries to help his younger brother, whose mind and body has become occupied by another boy, a young soldier in Saddam Hussein's army during the Persian Gulf War.

"Dino" Don Lessem brings readers face-to-face with various dinosaur species, detailing their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. An acclaimed dinosaur expert, Don Lessem has written more than 30 children's books, writes a popular dinosaur column in Highlights magazine, and was an adviser for Jurassic Park. Take a trip through dinosaur time to meet these pterosaurs face-to-face: The Quetzalcoatlus had wings that spanned the length of a school bus! The Dsungaripterus had a bony crest on its head! The Eudimorphodon had a diamond-shaped flap at the end of its long tail! Plus you'll ...