Hidroplanos/Hydroplanes

Severn Cullis-Suzuki was only twelve years old when he addressed the entire world: What are we doing to Earth, our home? How far can human greed go? Little Severn embarrassed the world leaders and asked them to be consistent, that their actions would reflect their words. An emotional speech, full of truths as simple as they are revealing, and even more relevant today than when it was delivered. This is a bilingual edition.

This historical novel will fascinate young readers as they learn about Mayan customs and lifestyle. A glossary of Mayan terms and authentic drawings will help children understand this highly advanced culture. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

La forma epistolar de este relato novelado se la inspiraron al autor unas cartas apócrifas de Nicodemo que se divulgaron en la edad media. El autor demuestra un profundo conocimiento de las Sagradas Escrituras así como de las costumbres y ambiente de Israel en los tiempos de Cristo; describe con viveza y colorido el paisaje; sabe revelar con penetración psicológica la honda humanidad de sus personajes y evocar, a través de testigos indirectos, la vida de Jesús hasta su muerte y resurrección.

Surveys the life of the American statesman, lawmaker, writer of the Federalist Papers, and first secretary of treasury under George Washington.