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The same fascinating content as Seymour Simon's AMAZING AIRCRAFT, thoughtfully translated into Spanish for use in the classroom or at home. Newly Updated 2012.

Some civil rights figures are household names, while others struggle to get their stories told. This biography details the life and activism of Sylvia Mendez, who helped desegregate California schools in the 1940s in the landmark federal case, Mendez v. Westminster. Latino students, scholars of social justice, and anyone who is inspired by underdog stories will find this highly engaging account of change compelling and informative, including its helpful timeline and historical imagery. Students will be engaged and inspired by a story that has gotten its due as more than a mere historical...

Did you know that gases have no size or shape? Gases can become liquids when they get cold. Discover more interesting facts in Gases, part of the States of Matter series of EYEDISCOVER books.

El polémico libro que desvela al verdadero J.D. Salinger Joyce Maynard vivió en la granja del escritor J.D. Salinger, entonces de 53 años, fue una convivencia demoledora que la marcaría para siempre. En este libro Joyce desgrana sus recuerdos con sinceridad y valentía.