Hermanas de Azul

Spanish speakers can now learn the truly inspiring story of the first Latin Supreme Court Justice. Los hispanohablantes pueden ahora conocer la historia verdaderamente inspiradora de la primera jueza latina del Tribunal Supremo. Outspoken, energetic, and fun, Sonia Sotomayor has managed to turn every struggle in life into a triumph. Born in the Bronx to immigrant parents from Puerto Rico, Sonia found out at age nine that she had diabetes, a serious illness now but an even more dangerous one fifty years ago. How did young Sonia handle the devastating news? She learned to give herself her daily ...

Libro de texto de religión católica de 2o de ESO, en castellano, para Andalucía. Contiene 144 páginas y 10 unidades didácticas que desarrollan el currículo oficial de la Conferencia Episcopal Española y tiene en cuenta la realidad social de Andalucía. Está destinado a los alumnos del segundo curso de la Educación Secundaria Obligatoria. El eje vertebrador de todo el libro, orientado al aprendizaje de la religión católica en el centro escolar se estructura en torno a estos bloques temáticos: - Las personas nos preguntamos (tema 1) - Por qué y para qué vivimos (tema 2) - Dios...

Describes jet-powered hydroplane boats, including information on their design and speed. Written in English and Spanish.

It was September 14, 1814, and America and Great Britain were at war. Frances Scott Key watched from the deck of a British ship, where he was being held captive, as cannons exploded around them. After 25 hours, the fighting ceased and Key peered through the clearing smoke, looking for some sign as to the outcome of the battle. Was the American flag still flying? His wartime experience inspired Key to write a poem, which was later set to music and became America’s national anthem. This book tells the story of the inspiration behind our national anthem, which helped transform the flag into a...