Oliver Cromwell

Huracanes y tornados is one book in the Spanish-language Gran Atlas de la Ciencia series that covers today's most popular science topics, from digital TV to microchips to touchscreens and beyond. Perennial subjects in earth science, life science, and physical science are all explored in detail. Amazing graphics--more than 1,000 per title--combined with concise summaries help students understand complex subjects. Correlated to the science curriculum in grades 5-9, each title also contains a glossary with full definitions for vocabulary.

Introduces fruits, uses simple comparisons to explore this group, and offers suggestions for healthy eating.

This engaging volume takes a close look at the legend of Joaquin Murrieta, the man who came to be known as the Robin Hood of Eldorado. Dynamic text tells the story of Murrieta, with plenty of exciting age-appropriate details, but also examines the complex relationship between fact and fiction in legends such as his. Interesting and informative historical background on the California Gold Rush and the role of Mexicans and Californios in the area at the time round out this fun and informative volume.

El Diario de Witold Gombrowicz no recuerda en nada a los estereotipados diarios de escritor, es decir, a las obras que desempeñan el papel de crónica de los acontecimientos de la vida de un artista, de dietario intelectual. Este diario es una obra literaria en pleno sentido del término, considerada por muchos expertos como el mayor logro de su autor. Creado en el espacio de dieciséis años, el Diario fue construido conscientemente; cada uno de sus capítulos constituye un todo elaborado primero para su publicación en la revista mensual Kultura y modificado posteriormente para pasar a...