Alexander Hamilton

Essays by well-known climbers accompany a range of superb color landscape photographs that echo the great traditions of the Ansel Adams and the Sierra Club large format books of the 1970s.

¿Qué hace un abuelo científico para explicarles a sus nietos todas esas cosas que seguro que algún día querrán saber? Fácil: crear un blog e ir contando en él todo lo que le apetece: por qué los viajes espaciales son tan importantes como los museos, por qué es más fácil desordenar una habitación que ordenarla, cuántas probabilidades hay de que caiga en la Tierra un meteorito realmente grande... ¿Y si luego no son solo sus nietos los que se aficionan a leer el blog, y se crea un círculo de amigos a distancia? ¿Y si no todos esos amigos son quienes parecen ser? Mezcla de libro...

In the middle of the 1830s, Texans fought against the Mexican government for its independence. During the Texas Revolution, many leaders emerged, such as Sam Houston, Lorenzo de Zavala, William Travis, Francita Alavez, Sidney Sherman, Susanna Dickinson, James Bowie, and Juan Seguín. This captivating biography has been translated into Spanish and allows readers to learn about the incredible accomplishments of these people and what they did to make an impact on the Texas Revolution. Featuring alluring images, engaging facts and sidebars, supportive text, and a glossary and index, this book...

Henna is more than an ancient art form. It is a symbol of hope. Explore the meaning of henna. Learn the basics, and then design your own henna patterns. Are you ready to get started? This full-color nonfiction reader will engage students in reading while introducing them to new vocabulary terms and concepts. Important text features include a glossary and a table of contents to develop students' comprehension and literacy skills. This Spanish book aligns with national and state standards and features exciting TIME For Kids content to keep English language learners engaged in learning.