El Cielo, Las Estrellas y La Noche / The Sky, the Stars, and the Night

An introduction to the night sky, describing major constellations and the planets of the solar system.

Learn all about the leaders in local government. Find out the duties of a city council, its role in making city laws, and groups a city council works with to help run the city.

When Vladan Borojevic googles the name of his father Nedeljko, a former officer in the Yugoslav People's Army, supposedly killed in the civil war after the decay of Yugoslavia, he unexpectedly discovers a dark family secret which recollects the events of 1991. Seventeen years later, Vladan's discovery that he is the son of a fugitive war criminal sends him off on a journey around the Balkans to find his elusive father. The story of the Borojevic family strings and juxtaposes images of the Balkans past and present, but mainly deals with the tragic fates of people who managed to avoid the...

¡No te pierdas este libro! Un recorrido por la historia de los Juegos Olímpicos, desde sus inicios hasta hoy, en el que encontrarás información sobre disciplinas, participantes, medallas y situaciones curiosas. • Los Juegos de Londres 2012 fueron los primeros en ser transmitidos en 3D. • Río de Janeiro 2016 representa el primer evento olímpico en Sudamérica. México, en 1968, fue la primera ciudad latinoamericana en concretarlo. • Para llevar la antorcha olímpica solo es necesario ser mayor de catorce años y poder recorrer cuatrocientos metros. • El fútbol americano fue...

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. Students will learn about the discovery of the "New World" and how it affected the Native Americans already living there. 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 to know at their grade level. Packed with information ...