Destino Manifiesto y la guerra mexicano-estadounidense (Manifest Destiny and the Mexican-American War)

The United States grew rapidly from the time of the Louisiana Purchase to the building of the Transcontinental Railroad. All of this expansion came at the expense of Native American populations that had either lived in the region for centuries or been forced there from ancestral homes in the East. Tribes memorably fought on their own and together in an doomed effort to retain the land and a lifestyle that had long sustained their families. This book outlines some of the major conflicts of the Westward Expansion, and of the treaties and were signed, and often broken, by representatives of the...

Perfect for readers interested in learning more about other faiths, this unique collection offers an in-depth look at the major religions of the world. Rich with fascinating facts, each edition includes illustrations, photographs, glossaries, and information on the history, customs, and doctrines of each religion. By offering readers a deeper understanding of the beliefs of others, this collection encourages tolerance and respect in an increasingly multicultural world. Perfecto para lectores interesados en aprender sobre otras religiones, esta colección única ofrece un análisis profundo de ...

Este libro cierra el ciclo de "Cortés" sobre el Nuevo Testamento, que empezó hace treinta años. Recorre la vida de Pablo, con textos y dibujos, e intercala una relectura de las cartas que los especialistas consideran auténticas del apóstol. El autor retrata el proceso vivido por Pablo, figura central del libro, desde su fanatismo religioso judío hasta su compromiso vital por el Dios de Jesús, tras un encuentro con el resucitado que le cambió la vida.

En este libro ilustrado para niños, Nikolai pregunta a sus amigos los animales las siguientes 3 preguntas: Cuál es el mejor momento para hacer las cosas?, Quién es el ser más importante?, y, Qué es lo que debemos hacer?

What keeps objects from floating out of your hand? What if your feet drifted away from the ground? What stops everything from floating into space? Gravity. As in his previous books, Redwoods, Coral Reefs, and Island, Jason Chin has taken a complex subject and made it brilliantly accessible to young readers in this unusual, innovative, and very beautiful book.