Cristobal Colon

Arrullo de nanas, canciones de corro, la señora Luna, el vestido blanco, un banco en el parque, la caligrafía, la tabla y los números o la monotonía de lluvia tras los cristales de una tarde de escuela... son algunos de los temas que recrean la más viva tradición popular en poemas de ayer y de hoy, recogidos en esta antología de poesía infantil a cargo de Jaime García Padrino y Lucía Solana.

"... se les habían subido los humos y se creían los reyes del mambo, violando viudas de trabajadores y robando todo lo que olía a republicano..." "... yo ya estaba un poco cansado de oír siempre lo de rojillo, me salieron hasta canas del miedo que pasé, una granada que cayó cerca de mi trinchera dejó sin las dos piernas a un pobre muchacho de mi quinta, el teniente que lo vio le descerrajó dos tiros en el acto para que no sufriera..."

In 1862, the American Civil War was underway, actively tearing the United States apart. At the start of the war, President Abraham Lincoln's main goal was preserving the Union, but he was now ready to make a stand on slavery. The Emancipation Proclamation was one of the most important documents of its time, but its contents can be confusing. This volume gives readers context for the proclamation, as well as explains what it says and its results, in uncomplicated language appropriate for those reading below level and those looking for a review of this subject.

In this inspiring Spanish-translated biography, readers will learn about the life of Wilma Rudolph, the first American woman to win three gold medals at one Olympics. Readers will feel engaged and inspired as they read about Rudolph's incredible journey from a young girl with polio, to her first encounter with track and field, to becoming one of the best Olympic athletes of her time! A timeline of Rudolph's life, a glossary, and index are provided for further understanding of the content and improvement in vocabulary.