Frente al Ángel

El libro es un intento naturalista por recuperar ademanes, silencios y conversaciones donde el miedo se vuelve delgado y todo parece distribuirse en emociones que se trasladan a la errancia de las cosas. Sin recurrir a historias ostentosas o fantásticas, el eco narrativo del corazón vacío surge bajo el efecto de las horas que delinean una tristeza sin color y una suerte de humor seco. Cuentos que, al evitar el dramatismo, la tensión y la truculencia, reflejan una tediosa cotidianidad donde la vida transcurre normalmente. En esta ciudad narrada se percibe el enfrentamiento entre el pulso...

Have you ever seen a skyscraper that is shaped like an elephant? How about one that looks like waves? Students will learn how to measure area while engaged in reading about the world's coolest skyscrapers! 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...

Queremos que en compañía del Cid, los lectores recorran algunos de los géneros que forman la rica historia de la literatura hasta nuestros días. Desde los poemas medievales, a través del romancero, el teatro y el cine, llegamos hasta las recientes biografías de nuestro personaje. De todo hay, y esperamos que el lector avive su curiosidad sobre don Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, cuya presencia es casi constante en nuestra literatura.

In 1833, American and Tejano colonists wanted independence from the Mexican government. Through a bloody Texas Revolution, the independent Republic of Texas was born! Readers will be enthralled as they make their way through this exciting and compelling book that has been translated into Spanish. This book uses vivid images, intriguing facts and sidebars in conjunction with easy-to-read text and an accessible glossary and index to enlighten readers about such things as the Law of April 6, 1830, the Battle of Gonzalez, the Siege of Bexar, "The Consultation", and The Alamo. Along with these...

Twirling tornadoes, horrific hurricanes, deadly dust storms, and blowing blizzards. Depending where you live, you may have experienced one of these extreme storms. Although being caught in extreme weather can be dangerous, being prepared can save your life. This nonfiction Spanish book introduces students to extreme weather, and teaches them important scientific concepts and vocabulary. The colorful images, diagrams, sidebars, and text features will keep students connected to the text. Aligned to state and national standards, the fun lab activity provides a real-world learning experience that ...