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Stephen F. Austin grew up to become known as the Father of Texas. Readers can learn about his interesting and incredible life in this appealing biography that has been translated into Spanish and highlights both Austin's life and Texas history. Through vivid images and illustrations, supportive text, an accommodating glossary and index, and fascinating facts, readers will learn about Texas pioneers, the empresario system, Freemasons, and how Austin became such an important figure in Texas history. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

In today's chaotic world, opportunities abound for youth to disengage from community and worship. Once this happens, young people often don't come back. The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry wrote From Age to Age in 1997 as part of multiple-year response, to increase youth participation in worship. The document sparked national dialogue on how Roman Catholic parishes might best reach out to and involve youth in Catholic worship. From Age to Age revisits the liturgical principles of Vatican Council II and applies them in creative ways. The document provides strategies to help...

Los bosques encantados existen en todo el mundo desde el principio de los tiempos. Pero su existencia está amenazada. Poco a poco las personas están perdiendo su don de ver con el corazón. Sólo quien es capaz de ver con el corazón puede reconocer los bosques encantados como lo que son. Un libro precioso con ilustraciones hechas con mucho cariño. Nos enseña lo esencial de la vida, aquello que muchas personas han borrado de su consciencia, aquello para lo que en nuestros tiempos ya no hay espacio. Como dice este libro, todas las personas deberían mirar muy adentro de sí mismas y...

Oil spills have a serious impact on the environment, killing countless wildlife, destroying important habitats, and polluting our water. Readers follow a group of volunteers as they learn about what oil spills do to our environment, what measures can be taken to clean up after oil spills, and ways to prevent future spills from happening.