Omar Jayyam

La historia de la ciencia en la Edad Media es, hasta el siglo X, la del mantenimiento precario de los escasos saberes de la Antigüedad clásica que habían sobrevivido en occidente. A partir de entonces, la traducción del árabe de las obras de autores griegos fue la tarea fundamental. En el siglo XIII aparecen los primeros matemáticos medievales realmente creadores - Fibonacci, Jordano Nemorario y Nicolás de Oresme, entre otros. Al estudio de la obra de estos científicos y la de sus precursores está dedicado este libro.

George W. Bush grew up in a prominent political family in Texas. After serving as Texas governor, Bush followed his father's footsteps in becoming President of the United States. This Spanish-translated biography allows readers to discover the life of George W. Bush and explore some of the impacts he made as president through acts like No Child Left Behind. Readers will also learn of the many unexpected challenges Bush faced, such as the al-Qaeda attack on September 11, 2001, the War on Terror, and the Iraq War. The engaging facts, vibrant images, and supportive text work in conjunction with...

Practice finding patterns while learning about music around the world! Many different musical instruments use patterns to make different sounds into rhythms, such as tambourines, drums, and flutes. This charming, Spanish-translated text uses vibrant images, engaging practice questions, and helpful mathematical diagrams to help young readers understand patterns and early STEM themes. Children will have fun discovering patterns that these instruments make and learning how to make patterns of their own with homemade instruments! This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

En Estados Unidos, el movimiento abolicionista existió junto con la esclavitud desde el principio. Conoce la historia del movimiento, los abolicionistas prominentes y de qué manera los abolicionistas usaron las tácticas de una retórica poderosa para dirigir la acción revolucionaria para ayudar a eliminar la esclavitud. The abolitionist movement existed alongside slavery in the US from the beginning. Learn about the movement's history, prominent abolitionists, and how abolitionists used tactics from powerful rhetoric to direct disruptive action to help end slavery. Now in Spanish! Read...

Ideal for English language learners, this Spanish-language series provides a lively first look at people and countries around the world. The simple text is supported by large, colorful photos. Titles feature an overview of each country's people, land, weather, homes, food, and lifestyle.