La frontera dormida

Cuarenta almas que nos hablan desde la muerte en primera persona. Todas narran su vida y su muerte, escribiendo su historia en el gran libro de la biblioteca de Demétere, ciudad donde recalan las almas antes de marchar a su siguiente destino: la brillante ciudad de la luz, Sulmina (paradigma del cielo), o la terrible ciudad de Hécate (el infierno).

In this inspiring Spanish-translated biography, readers will learn about the life of Wilma Rudolph, the first American woman to win three gold medals at one Olympics. Readers will feel engaged and inspired as they read about Rudolph's incredible journey from a young girl with polio, to her first encounter with track and field, to becoming one of the best Olympic athletes of her time! A timeline of Rudolph's life, a glossary, and index are provided for further understanding of the content and improvement in vocabulary.

Following the bestselling "Family Pictures, In My Family/En Mi Familia" is Garza's continuing tribute to the family and community that shaped her childhood and her life. Vibrant paintings and warm personal stories depict memories of growing up in the traditional Mexican-American community of her hometown of Kingsville, Texas.

With striking full-color photos and minimal text, in Spanish, this series immediately involves young readers as they discover intriguing facts about the world around them.