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

En una fría mañana de invierno, aparece el cadáver de un hombre colgando de una de las puertas de la muralla de Visby, en la isla de Gotland. Se trata de Egon Wallin, un reputado galerista. Descartada la hipótesis del suicidio, el comisario Anders Knutas debe, una vez más, dejar de lado sus problemas personales para centrarse en este enigmático crimen. Anders Knutas no tarda en descubrir que la esposa del fallecido tenía un amante y que la pareja no atravesaba su mejor momento. Es ella quien pone al policía sobre una valiosa pista al descubrir en su desván diversos cuadros robados de ...

Give students insight into the Industrial Revolution, how it influenced innovation and employment in the United States, and how it changed the lives of Americans at the beginning of the 20th century. With this nonfiction Spanish-translated book, readers will learn about assembly lines, patents, labor unions, child labor laws, labor unions, muckrakers, and immigrant and slave labor. Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, and other features keep students engaged and help them better understand the content.

Even young readers were likely saturated with exposure to Hillary Clinton over the course of the 2016 presidential election. But do they really know who she is and what she has accomplished? This volume bridges the gap between current news stories and what elementary readers really know about the first female presidential candidate. By illuminating the life and story of this powerhouse of politics, young readers can learn and be inspired by a story of perseverance, service to others, and commitment to beliefs. With a vivid, age-appropriate narrative, this much-needed volume is sure to be...

Fragmentos auténticos de cuentos españoles e hispanoamericanos con actividades para trabajar el componente sociocultural. Vocabulario multilingüe al final del libro.