¡Respeta las reglas! (Respect the Rules!)

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...

SOFIA REYES: Explore fascinating facts about up-and-coming Mexican musician Sofía Reyes! She is on her way to becoming one of the top Latin Pop Stars in the world, but has she always loved music? Let's get to know Sofía Reyes! STARS OF LATIN POP: This photo-filled biography series follows the journeys, careers, and passions of some of the biggest names in Latin Pop. Discover the accomplishments that make them some of the top musicians today! INCLUDES: This 32-page high-interest book for striving readers in grades 4–9 features text in both English and Spanish. Glossary words are defined on ...

El Rocío era, hasta ahora, una fiesta muy vivida, muy glosada y muy cantada. Sin embargo, o tal vez por eso mismo, El Rocío era, hasta ahora, una fiesta que no había sido escrita. El polvo del camino, sin embargo, entra de lleno en ese espacio húmedo, cenagoso, a veces fétido y a veces aromático, de la romería de todas las romerías. Su autora, Eva Díaz Pérez, hace el camino del edén rociero, y descubre una inmensa y genial representación, un teatro del mundo que a veces suena a tragedia griega, y que la mayor parte del tiempo está metido en las arenas movedizas de la farsa, del...

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