Biografias Graficas Set

Edith Stein Courant nació en 1891 en Bresláu (Polonia), en el seno de una familia judía de clase media. De carácter fuerte, alegre y voluntarioso, Edith pronto destacó en la escuela por su compañerismo e inteligencia. Su espíritu de superación la llevó siempre a buscar la verdad sobre el ser humano y el mundo. En 1921 leyó la autobiografía de santa Teresa de Jesús y tomó la firme decisión de convertirse al catolicismo. En 1934 se hizo carmelita descalza. Trabajó en estudios filosóficos sobre santo Tomás de Aquino y san Juan de la Cruz, mientras era perseguida por su...

This inspiring biographical series ties in with elementary history, science, and social studies curricula, providing teachers with a valuable interdisciplinary resource. With these books, young readers will discover historical figures who devoted their lives to making the world a better place, and changed the course of history. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Readers will learn about the important relationship between producers and consumers as well as buyers and sellers and how they all work together to create a healthy economy. This instructive volume defines basic economic concepts like goods and services and explains production with examples of the different types of production. It also covers the primary and secondary industries that produce goods. Concepts such as marketing and advertising are also covered, for a well-rounded view of this fascinating aspect of the economy.

The Mapuches established themselves in the eleventh century in what is now Argentina and Chile. Their literature is very rich and oral in nature, which highlights the legends that speak of their Gods, beliefs, customs, and stories of their encounters with enemies.