Juan Ponce de Le›n

During the XVII and XVIII centuries, there were great thinkers who risked their freedom and their lives over their revolutionary ideas. Take a look at the philosophers that were the pillars of both modern thinking and science: Galileo, Hobbes, Newton, and many more. They dared to question the norm.

Profiles a Mexican woman who saved more than twenty Texan rebels taken prisoner during the Texas Revolution from being shot under General Santa Anna's orders.

Reconozco que más de una vez me he sentido un bicho raro. Como que no encajaba, aunque yo me esforzase por hacerlo. Y es una sensación extraña: al final piensas que la gente no te acepta porque tú no haces las cosas bien. Vamos, que todo es por tu culpa... ¿Hola? ¿Cómo se me pudo pasar eso por la cabeza? Por suerte yo he descubierto el secreto para ser feliz, y prepárate, porque lo voy a compartir contigo: no hay nada de malo en ser diferente a los demás. Más bien al contrario. ¡Es algo de lo que estar orgulloso! Así que si tú también te sientes así, ¡bienvenido a mi mundo! Te ...

Students will learn all about geometric shapes while engaged in reading about Greek Gods and Goddesses, mythology, and the constellations. This Spanish book uses real-world examples to teach math concepts, and incorporates nonfiction reading to increase vocabulary and comprehension skills. The practice problems, graphs, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice their developing math skills, and apply what they've learned to their daily lives. Essential text features like a glossary, index, and table of contents will increase students' interest level and their...