Harriet Tubman

Like the other Sasek classics, these are facsimile editions of his original books. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to his vision more than forty years later and, where applicable, facts have been updated for the twenty-first century, appearing on a "This is . . . Today" page at the back of each book. The stylish, charming illustrations, coupled with Sasek’s witty, playful narrative, make these books a perfect souvenir that will delight both children and their parents, many of whom will remember them from their own childhood. In This is...

Learn how to sort by color and shape! This Spanish book introduces students to the concept of sorting objects. With images that are easy to identify and clear, simple sentence structures, this science reader simplifies scientific concepts for young students as they improve their reading skills. A fun and easy science experiment and Your Turn! activity provide more in-depth opportunities for additional learning. Nonfiction text features include a glossary and an index. Engage students in learning with this dynamic text!

The early nineteenth century in the United States was a study of contrasts. On the one hand, the Jazz Age brought cultural liberation, vivacity, and reckless consumption; on the other, the Great Depression brought poverty and desperation to millions. Explore these periods in American history through the eyes of the people who lived them.

Basado en los estudios musicológicos más recientes y completamente actualizado, el DICCIONARIO HARVARD DE MÚSICA contiene extensos artículos sobre la música de este siglo, incluyendo el jazz y el rock, así como la música dodecafónica, serial y aleatoria; entradas exhaustivas sobre la música de África, Asia, América Latina y Oriente Próximo, y sobre todos los estilos y formas de la música occidental, además de descripciones de los instrumentos musicales y su evolución histórica. Los artículos enciclopédicos alternan con entradas más breves de referencia rápida, concisas y...