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Reveals the truth about cannibalism in pre-Columbian America, avoiding sensationalism and opting for historical accuracy on a matter that has been subjected to all sorts of misinterpretations as well as mistaken beliefs.

El amor que sentimos por “el tigre que come de la mano”, como se ha llamado en Japón al más doméstico de los felinos, no es un fenómeno reciente. Venerado por los antiguos egipcios, compañía silenciosa de artistas y poetas, de magos y de brujas, adorado por igual en Oriente y Occidente, en todas las épocas y las culturas el ser humano le rindió culto al gato e intentó dar cuenta de su belleza y misterio. ¿Qué los vuelve seres tan especiales? ¿Por qué nos fascinan tanto? Con enorme gracia y erudición, Carl Van Vechten explora aquí la figura del gato en la literatura, la...

Students will develop their math skills while engaged in reading about Yosemite National Park. This book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach geometry concepts like calculating perimeter and area. Text features include a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to increase students’ vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems, math charts and diagrams, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice their developing math skills, and apply what...

Mingling reality and fantasy, the author uses Tato the Duck to help youngsters face their fears and emotions in positive ways and figure out their place in the world