La gente y la cultura (The People and Culture of Latin America)

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...

Do you think a snake would make a good pet? This fact-filled, Spanish-translated title uses bright, vivid images in conjunction with descriptive and informative language to let readers decide if they think these cold-blooded reptiles would make good pets. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

A young boy tries to help his younger brother, whose mind and body has become occupied by another boy, a young soldier in Saddam Hussein's army during the Persian Gulf War.

Los personajes de esta colección, un dragón, una momia y el capitán de la isla Calavera, han escondido sus tesoros. Llegar hasta el final de la aventura para encontrarlos no será nada fácil. Unas historias llenas de aventuras y criaturas espeluznantes. ¡Cuidado!, porque pueden asomar la cabeza entre las páginas.