España, ayer y hoy + CD-ROM

Este libro trata el arte actual en Asturias como un patrimonio en curso, aportando un estudio sobre la práctica creativa, la recepción y los aspectos mediáticos. Junto a la panorámica, siempre en crecimiento, del arte de hoy, se ha abordado también su posible deuda con respecto al pasado reciente, en términos de construcción y de proceso. Se ha tenido en cuenta la necesidad de contemplar las contaminaciones y proyecciones que se producen, los encuentros y desencuentros, recogiendo el pulso de diferentes propuestas plásticas. Libertad interdisciplinaria, versatilidad e hibridación,...

Simple text paired with engaging full-color photographs of childrens faces will help children recognize the elements of a happy expression.

The Underground Railroad was the massive effort by slaves and free people to secretly bring thousands of blacks to freedom in the North during the 19th century. This thought-provoking book will capture readers’ imaginations and fill them with awe for the brave “conductors” and “passengers” on the Railroad. They’ll learn about the many safe havens, called “depots,” that housed fugitives and the secret passages within them that hid slaves from their pursuers. Information about the American Civil War and the Fugitive Slave Act, biographies of figures vital to the Underground Railroad,...

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about Alta California by examining the maps, letters, images, photographs, and art that emerged during the Mexican rule of California. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their...