Las naciones indigenas de California (California's Indian Nations)

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. This primary source biography focuses on the life and times of Junípero Serra, the Franciscan missionary who created missions that stretched from San Francisco to San Diego. 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...

"Amelia Earhart was a woman of many ""firsts."" In 1932, she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1935, she also became the first woman to fly across the Pacific. From her early years to her mysterious 1937 disappearance while attempting a flight around the world, readers will find Amelia Earhart's life a fascinating story."

Jorge y María son dos adolescentes como tantos otros: salen con sus amigos, se comunican con ellos en las redes sociales, se enamoran... Todo esto sería normal si las madres de María y Jorge no fueran tan famosas. Los dos chicos se ven envueltos en una espiral de rumores de la que solo salen recordando que las palabras que elegimos para contar nuestra historia son las que realmente dan forma a nuestro mundo.

Today’s computers come in all shapes and sizes, but not many people actually know how they’re made. The journey from circuits and wires to a ready-to-use computer is a fascinating exploration of science and engineering. Readers get a look inside their laptops, desktops, and even their tablets as they’re shown step-by-step how these electronic marvels are assembled. Readers will love knowing what goes on inside their own machines, and color photographs and simple instructions will show them how they can build their own computer!

Esta antología de cuentos de fútbol surge como resultado del concurso de relatos convocado en 2013 por la Editorial Verbum y que seleccionó los textos que forman el índice entre cientos de participantes. Fútbol y literatura unen autores de toda Iberoamérica, dos pasiones que son el hilo conductor del libro. Señala en el prólogo Marcos López, periodista y presentador del Telediario de Televisión Española: Todos los autores tienen en común su amor al juego y sus inquietudes más allá del 105x68. Da igual si son viejos, jóvenes, hombres, mujeres, seguntinos, madrileños, escritores ...