El taller de los libros prohibidos/ The Workshop of Forbidden Books

Una apasionante novela ambientada en el siglo XVII sobre cómo Francisca de Pedraza, la primera mujer divorciada de España, pudo romper el vínculo sagrado del matrimonio y liberarse de la crueldad de su marido. EN UN TIEMPO EN QUE EL MATRIMONIO IBA MÁS ALLÁ DE LO SAGRADO Alcalá de Henares, Siglo XVII. Francisca de Pedraza vivió en una época en que los malos tratos y la crueldad formaban parte del sacramento del matrimonio y en que las principales virtudes femeninas eran el recato, la obediencia y el silencio. Ella decidió alzar la voz. EL VÍNCULO CON LA CRUELDAD ERA IRROMPIBLE. Tras...

Esta noche la libertad relata la caída del imperio británico en La India en 1947 y el nacimiento de La India y de Paquistán, siguiendo los pasos del último Virrey de la India, Lord Mountbatten y de Mahatma Ghandi. El libro concluye con el asesinato de éste ultimo. Para escribir Esta noche la libertad, Dominique Lapierre y Larry Collins necesitaron cuatro años de esfuerzos, recorrieron 250.000 kilómetros utilizando todos los medios de locomoción imaginables, incluido el caballo y el elefante y recopilaron miles de páginas de archivo, de fotografías y de documentos inéditos.

Students will gain a deeper understanding of the Cold War by delving into major social studies topics in this project-based examination. The volume presents a series of broad questions touching on major themes in the social studies curriculum. Each question is accompanied by several paragraphs examining that question in the context of the Cold War, as well as a detailed project that prompts readers to think critically and present their findings or opinions in a particular format, such as a poster with side-by-side comparisons, a persuasive essay, or a class presentation.

Manifest Destiny the name given in the 1840s to a belief that the coast-to-coast expansion of the United States was both inevitable and justified, regardless of the means. Standing in the way were not only the native populations, but also the descendants of Spanish settlers who had lived in the Southwest for centuries. The racist belief that white men rightfully should expand their institutions into the area brought the United States into conflict with Mexico. War was declared in 1846, and by the time the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed in 1848, ending the war, the US had gained...

GRADES PK–2: This 16-page Spanish title (8'' x 8'') introduces early readers to the spotted hyena: how they find food, interact with social groups, and more! FEATURES: Simple Spanish text and vivid photos present fascinating facts about an amazing African animal. Comprehension questions are included to advance learning. EARLY BILINGUAL LITERACY: Help young learners strengthen their bilingual skills—add the English version of this title into your collection, too. BUILD A LIBRARY: Collect every title from the collection to stock your home or classroom library. Reading together is a great...