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Siglo XVII. La pugna por el poder en la Nueva España se intensifica con la llegada de un nuevo virrey. Las prebendas y privilegios otorgados por el antiguo representante de la corona han levantado envidias y enfrentamientos entre la burguesía, el Estado y la Iglesia, representada en esta lucha por su brazo armado, la Santa Inquisición. En medio de este choque una nueva fuerza está surgiendo de las sombras: una hermandad secreta de mujeres que han heredado las imprentas de sus difuntos maridos. Cuando el reputado impresor Bernardo Calderón muere inesperadamente, Paula, su esposa, será...

Colorful photographs and English and Spanish text teach children some of the many things different animals can do, from fly and swim to eat and do tricks. On board pages.

This upper-level text, perfect for art and culture courses, introduces students to the customs and history of Spain. This volume features a wide variety of readings, cultural activities, and 600 questions about the history, literature, art, and traditions of Spain, as well as a CD-ROM of interactive activities.

Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of problem decomposition. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how problem decomposition works in the real world. In this book, readers will learn how to break down their research into different kinds of sources. This ...

Beaches, mountains, valleys, farmlands, and deserts are all part of the unique geography of California. Students will learn about each of these regions with this primary source reader that builds students' reading skills and social studies content knowledge. The intriguing primary source maps, letters, documents, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and features...