Memento mori

Desde que era más pequeño tenía un sueño que se repetía casi todas las noches. Soñaba con dragones, con volar con los dragones, con aquella enorme puerta ricamente labrada y con las tres palabras mágicas que la abrían. Soñaba con un mundo mágico donde vivían todas esas criaturas tan fantásticas. Draconia es un mágico lugar protegido por montañas y tiene un lago tan cristalino que parece un espejo. En él habitan unas criaturas que lo diferencian de otros lugares: los dragones. Los hay de distintos tipos : los dragones rojos tienen cuatro garras en cada pata en lugar de cinco,...

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 ...

In 1939, a war that would encompass the world began in Europe. Readers will learn about the causes of World War II in this nonfiction Spanish-translated book. The supportive text and fascinating sidebars work in conjunction with the stunning photos and appealing scrapbook layout to provide an enjoyable and enlightening experience that teaches readers about such events and topics as Pearl Harbor, blitzkreig, and concentration and internment camps. Readers will also learn about infamous figures from the war like Adolph Hitler, Sir Winston Churchill, Franklin Roosevelt, and even Rosie the...

Life Long Ago brings ancient civilizations to life and reinforces important early elementary social studies standards such as time, continuity, and change. Students will learn what daily life was like, how ancient peoples governed themselves, how they communicated, and how the influences of ancient cultures are still felt today.

Introduce students to the natural ways that the Earth is constantly changing. This Spanish-translated book includes engaging, primary source documents and images that keep students reading as they build their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge. Informational text features help students navigate the text.