Maria Zef

Describes the life of a baby seal, from birth with fur so wet it looks yellow, through molting and learning to swim and hunt, to setting off into the open sea.

Sed de dinero, aventuras y de desafíos. Ingenio, audacia y espíritu burleta. Conoce a los ladrones más perspicaces de la historia en este entretenido repaso de los grandes robos de los últimos dos siglos. Como dejó escrito Alberto Spaggiari en la cámara acorazada del Banco Société de Niza tras desvalijarla: " Sin armas, ni violencia y sin odio". Descubre a los protagonistas de golpes tan sonados como el asalto al tren de Glasgow o los robos a los bancos de Niza o Fortaleza. Las atractivas ilustraciones de Julio Antonio Blasco retratan a los personajes, recrean las escenas y ofrecen...

This engaging volume takes a close look at the legend of Joaquin Murrieta, the man who came to be known as the Robin Hood of Eldorado. Dynamic text tells the story of Murrieta, with plenty of exciting age-appropriate details, but also examines the complex relationship between fact and fiction in legends such as his. Interesting and informative historical background on the California Gold Rush and the role of Mexicans and Californios in the area at the time round out this fun and informative volume.

Throughout history, women were kept in the home and out of the workplace. Over time, however, women began breaking out of their traditional roles and entering spaces traditionally occupied by men—including the boardroom. This biographical text looks at the lives of the fascinating females who broke barriers in business. Coco Chanel, Estee Lauder, Oprah Winfrey, Melinda Gates, and Sheryl Sandberg are just some of the groundbreakers covered in this text. Age-appropriate text, colorful visuals, fact boxes, and a comprehensive timeline complete the learning experience.