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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...

Siete cuentos para poder activar siete dones en cada niño. Para que se sumerjan en las historias especiales que se han escrito pensando en lo que sienten y que, a veces, no comprenden. Cuentos que, mediante hermosas, tiernas y cálidas ilustraciones, buscan llegar a los más pequeños y abrazarlos en sus momentos más emotivos. Fe, amistad, valor, verdad, esperanza, solidaridad, voluntad, amor, lealtad, alegría y humildad son parte de los valores que acá encontrarás. Un libro para niños, padres, tutores y todo aquel que quiera regresar a esta hermosa etapa de la vida con reflexión.

Even before Christmas celebrations began, evergreen trees were used as part of winter festivals and celebrations. Today, many people still bring a real fir tree into their home at Christmastime, or an artificial tree that may come in any color including green, silver, or pink. Written with age-appropriate language and content, this book explains the symbolism behind our use of Christmas trees today and the many famous trees readers may know, including the huge tree at Rockefeller Center in New York City.

Got a fan of snakes, lizards, and turtles? Dig into this beginner's guide to reptiles from Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the award-winning About... series. Author and educator Cathryn Sill explains in simple language the basic characteristics that all reptiles share, while offering a look at many of the animals that fall into this diverse category, including ever-popular lizards, snakes, and turtles. The beautifully detailed paintings of noted wildlife illustrator John Sill depict reptiles in their habitats and highlight their unique aspects. An afterword provides more detail on each...