La Gente y la Cultura (the People and Culture of Latin America)

When the Louisiana Territory was added to the United States in 1803, it about doubled the size of the young nation. It took years to clarify its boundaries and explore every square mile. How this momentous purchase came to be and its implications on the future of the United States are explained in detail in this book. Uncomplicated maps and simple language help developing readers and those in need of review to understand the many changes in this land that started with its purchase in 1803.

'Malala is an inspiration to girls and women all over the world.' - J.K. Rowling I Am Malala tells the remarkable true story of a girl who knew she wanted to change the world - and did. Raised in the Swat Valley in Pakistan, Malala was taught to stand up for her beliefs. When terrorists took control of her region and declared girls were forbidden from going to school, Malala fought for her right to an education. And, on 9 October 2012, she nearly paid the ultimate price for her courage when she was shot on her way home from school. No one expected her to survive. Now, she is an international...

Introduces the former Duke University basketball star, Grant Hill, who now plays for the Detroit Pistons.

"La presente obra constituye una magnífica introducción al funcionamiento del cuerpo humano. Es un libro ilustrado que muestra a los pequeños lectores, de forma amena y atractiva, diversos aspectos relacionados con su organismo. Estas páginas abordan temas relacionados con anatomía: huesos, músculos, órganos, etc. Asimismo nos muestra cómo funcionan y para qué sirven nuestros sentidos. También se ocupa de cuestiones de higiene, prevención, accidentes, enfermedades y salud en general. La autora divide el libro en cinco grandes temas los cuales llevan por título: “Tú y los...