Valores sociales

Examines the nature of human rights, including the gradual development of the idea that all people, regardless of gender, color, or wealth, are citizens with rights, not just subjects with duties, and discusses the growth of social rights and the case against torture.

Tells the story of Mexico during the reign of Maximiliano and Carlota, the French Prince and Princess who were offered rule over Mexico from Napoleon III while Juárez was battling for the Mexican republic. Illustrated with reproductions from historical archives.

The art of glass blowing has been around for over 4,000 years! Readers explore the history of blown glass, the tools and equipment that is used, and how it is still practiced today in this engaging, Spanish-translated nonfiction title that features vibrant images and informational text.

«Los más de los poetas y poemas que aparecen en las páginas que siguen llegan a ellas con la impecable ejecutoria de hidalguía de una sostenida influencia en otros creadores y en otros textos, una opinión crítica unánime y la evidente predilección de los aficionados. A decir verdad, mi tarea ha sido fundamentalmente ir a buscar en las ediciones de mayor solvencia esos poemas y esos poetas estrictamente clásicos y traerlos aquí en la más amplia medida que permitieran las dimensiones del volumen. »En los horizontes de la poesía española, hay, con todo, zonas de penumbra: períodos ...

"Dino" Don Lessem brings readers face-to-face with various dinosaur species, detailing their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. An acclaimed dinosaur expert, Don Lessem has written more than 30 children's books, writes a popular dinosaur column in Highlights magazine, and was an adviser for Jurassic Park. Take a trip through dinosaur time to meet these fast dinosaurs face-to-face: The Gallimimus could outrun a sandstorm! The Struthiomimus may have been the fastest dinosaur. It could run up to 60 miles per hour! The Liaraptor ran until it took off into the air! These may have...