Cien cosas que debes saber sobre piratas

Exactly 100 facts accompanied by colorful illustrations and maps reveal fascinating information about the life of pirates.

High Beginning. Mexico, 1821. A masked man and acclaimed popular hero, known as Zorro, fights in the battle against colonial oppression in Alta California. From the reader series Aprende Español Con..., which features stories based on modern films and television series, carefully adapted for Spanish language students. Includes an Audio CD of the text, supplementary materials for teachers, and before and after activities for students.

Nueva edición del popular método Abanico, curso avanzado de español para jóvenes y adultos que desean alcanzar el nivel B2. La nueva edición incluye una renovación gráfica que facilita su uso, una modernización de las imágenes, actualización de muchos datos, una mejora del funcionamiento de algunas actividades y nuevas actividades para el tratamiento de los tiempos del pasado. Además, en 10 de sus 12 unidades, se ha añadido la sección “Taller de escritura”, cuyo objetivo es potenciar el trabajo comunicativo por escrito.

Deserts are the driest places on Earth, but they’re full of life! Cacti, kangaroo rats, shrubs, foxes, and more have found ways to adapt to the extreme temperatures and dry conditions of deserts around the world. Readers learn about many of these adaptations as well as the major features of the desert biome. Simple maps highlight some of the biggest deserts, helping readers learn map skills. Full-color photographs reinforce accessible information about the desert ecosystem, including a concluding message of conservation.

Recounts the life of the Puerto Rican baseball star from his childhood poverty to his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and discusses his humanitarian efforts, his untimely death, and his contributions to the sport.