George Washington Carver

These biographies introduce young readers to important figures in American history. Ideal for reports and correlated to the social studies curriculum, the series presents a straightforward account of each individual's life and times and describes how each person contributed to the shaping of our nation.

Though few may know his name, his achievement as the first European to discover San Diego Bay and many other areas on the California coast enshrines his name in the annals of American history. This exciting volume tells Cabrillo's story from an unknown soldier to the intrepid conquistador, crossbowman, landowner, shipbuilder, and explorer he became. As one of Hernan Cortes' soldiers during the conquest of Mexico and a founder of Guatemala, his actions loomed large in the future of both South America and North America. By both educating and entertaining, this biography illuminates a...

Hacia 1991, durante los primeros compases de la guerra civil que asoló la remota isla de Bougainville, la joven Matilda y su madre viven solas ante la ausencia del padre, que debió emigrar tras perder su trabajo en las minas de cobre. Entre quienes se quedaron en la isla está el señor Watts, un excéntrico hombre blanco que un buen día decide reabrir las puertas de la escuela y ejercer de maestro. Su método es combinar la lectura en voz alta de capítulos de Grandes esperanzas, su novela favorita de Charles Dickens, con la intervención de las gentes del pueblo que quieran compartir...

El siguiente trabajo investigativo está dedicado a ilustrar la Victimología Femenil desde una perspectiva colaborativa con mis nuevos estudios en Trabajo Social Clínico. El campo del Trabajo Social Clínico ha despertado en mí una mujer sustancialmente científica y comprometida con todo estudio que predomina en el campo Social sin perder de vista la Criminología. Por algo, quiero preparar a todos los lectores, estudiosos de la Justicia Criminal, Criminología, Derecho y profesionales en los distinguidos campos, que a continuación serán testigos de un artículo que presenta una fusión ...

SOFIA REYES: Explore fascinating facts about up-and-coming Mexican musician Sofía Reyes! She is on her way to becoming one of the top Latin Pop Stars in the world, but has she always loved music? Let's get to know Sofía Reyes! STARS OF LATIN POP: This photo-filled biography series follows the journeys, careers, and passions of some of the biggest names in Latin Pop. Discover the accomplishments that make them some of the top musicians today! INCLUDES: This 32-page high-interest book for striving readers in grades 4–9 features text in both English and Spanish. Glossary words are defined on ...