La cruz ausente

Por primera vez se publica una novela histórica basada en un controvertido personaje,Giordano Bruno. Se han novelado las situaciones históricas en las que transcurrió su vida, el marco político de la época, los avances científicos, las polémicas intelectuales sobre los últimos descubrimientos, así como la influencia político - religiosa de la Iglesia en unos turbulentos tiempos donde reina la Inquisición. Sin duda, el autor hace una gran aportación al conocimiento del personaje, novelando su relación con Galileo de una forma subliminal. Giordano Bruno, un adelantado para su...

En esta novela histórica el autor nos describe desde una perspectiva inédita la gesta de los marinos descubridores españoles y portugueses de finales del siglo XV y principios del XVI, personificados en Colón, los Pinzón, Magallanes y Elcano, entre otros. El narrador, encarnado en el padre Pinzón, único personaje de ficción de la obra, es testigo del primer viaje de descubrimiento y de la primera circunnavegación, y nos describe también «la otra parte», la tragedia que para muchos nativos de las nuevas tierras descubiertas significaba ser dominados por aquellos hombres que se...

Posing questions which range from the most unusual matters to the most elementary ones, Questions that make your hair stand on end 2 focuses on the Earth and the Sun. Readers will be able to entertain themselves with very illustrative experiments and will also get to know what is so special about the Eiffel Tower, who Diogenes was, why Magellan lost a day on his way, why we get goose bumps, how can temperature be measured with a cricket, among other curious facts. In addition to the recognition of critics and readers, Questions that Make Your Hair Stand on End 2 was awarded the Premio...

Many desert animals around the world are in danger of becoming extinct. In this enlightening, Spanish-translated nonfiction title, readers will learn a few of the causes of extinction in the desert and what problems extinction causes for animals, wildlife, and humans alike. Through vibrant photos of beautiful animals and stunning facts in conjunction with informational text and useful charts and diagrams, readers will learn and understand concepts such as habit loss and learn ways that animal activists help to protect animals and their environments, as well as helpful tips to get involved in...

Let’s Make a Volcano Spanish Edition. What do you know about a volcano? When a mountain erupts, it explodes! Hot melted rock, called lava, comes out of its top and flows down the side of the mountain! People need to keep away from real volcanoes, but you can have fun making your own volcano!

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Learn all about the amazing things your brain does and how to keep it healthy and strong! Readers will discover the anatomy of the brain including neurons, the cerebellum, and the nervous system. Using vibrant images and informational text in conjunction with supportive diagrams, this Spanish-translated nonfiction title encourages readers to learn all about (and use) their brains.