El ferrocarril transcontinental (The Transcontinental Railroad)

People today refer to the Midwestern and prairie states as flyover country. During the Civil War, crossing those areas was the biggest obstacle in uniting the East and West Coasts of our divided nation. An act of Congress in 1862 authorized the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific railroad companies to build a railroad that would link the coasts. Seven years later, on May 10, 1869, an overwhelmingly immigrant labor force completed the task when a rail line was join in Promontory, Utah. The states had become united at last.

“Al tener el armario vacío, pude observar en el fondo del lateral derecho una hendidura que me produjo curiosidad, porque pensé que se estaba estropeando, aunque las condiciones de temperatura y humedad eran óptimas para su conservación. Pasé los dedos por ella y vi una tabla que se diferenciaba, por la veta de la madera, del resto del suelo del armario; insistí tocando y estuve segura de que aquella tabla se podía levantar.” Demonios en el armario propone una búsqueda del ser a partir de una trama entretenida y una prosa fluida. María Montesinos, protagonista de la historia,...

Winning the American Revolution was just the first step. After defeating Great Britain, the American colonies were united in name only. How would this independent nation be governed? During the summer of 1787, representatives went to Philadelphia to solve the problem. The result, the U.S. Constitution, created a new government, establishing the foundations of a free nation and setting a new course for history.

"This book will allow you to share with your child compositions full of strength and creativity side-byside (you color on one page and the little one on the opposite). Children and moms will enjoy coloring... together. Sharing games and leisure with children is highly recommended, and this is a perfect book for mothers who love to color and enjoy leisure time with their children."

Coders are one of the reasons our computers, tablets, and smartphones can do things we couldn't have even imagined just a few years ago. It's no surprise that coders are in high demand right now and that isn't likely to slow down. Readers will learn about the basics of coding and how to turn their creative ideas into reality on the computer screen. They'll also understand why coding will become even more important as technology continues to grow and change. Colorful photographs showing the roles and education of a coder provide readers with an easy way to envision themselves in this...