El fantasma negro

During the American Civil War, the United States was on the brink of falling apart irrevocably. As states seceded and brother turned against brother, hope for reconciliation was dim. This conflict, an essential topic of the social studies curriculum, is skillfully presented from its origins in the Southern slave-trade economy to bloody battles and, later, Reconstruction. Striking photographs and artwork of integral events and people will resonate with readers, while interesting sidebar information gives them more to reflect on about this terrible war and the lessons it taught us.

Animal humano es una novela a la vez coral y tragicómica, en la que la risa y el llanto se mezclan de tal modo que, una vez terminadas sus sorpresivas páginas, recibimos una clara lección acerca de la naturaleza del hombre, que muy poco se diferencia del resto de lo vivo. A través de las vivencias de los diferentes personajes, penetramos en un universo conocido en el que cualquier lector que se acerque podrá reconocer elementos de su vida cotidiana. Y puesto que hablamos del final, podemos recordar el comienzo, invitando a quien quiera a sumergirse en estas más que interesantes...

Introduce students to one of the greatest presidents in American history, Abraham Lincoln. In this engaging and informational Spanish-translated biography, readers will learn about the amazing things that Lincoln accomplished during his presidency, and why he is considered a hero today. Build reading skills and strengthen social studies knowledge with this engaging book!

A stinky look at the history of personal hygiene reveals fascinating facts, such as the invention of the toilet, how many times Queen Elizabeth I had a bath, how the first sewers were built, and much more.