Los mundos mágicos de Harry Potter

Behind the unforgettable characters, worlds, and battles of The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit lie a vast range of world myths and historical events that originally inspired J. R. R. Tolkien. From the Finnish epic poem Kalevala and the medieval Beowulf to Arthurian mythology, Shakespeare, and even World War II, Tolkien's sources are unpacked and explained for the novice and connoisseur alike. Laid out in dictionary form, this indispensable guide provides insights not only into literature's most beloved fantasy, but also into the man who brought it to life.

Esta noche la libertad relata la caída del imperio británico en La India en 1947 y el nacimiento de La India y de Paquistán, siguiendo los pasos del último Virrey de la India, Lord Mountbatten y de Mahatma Ghandi. El libro concluye con el asesinato de éste ultimo. Para escribir Esta noche la libertad, Dominique Lapierre y Larry Collins necesitaron cuatro años de esfuerzos, recorrieron 250.000 kilómetros utilizando todos los medios de locomoción imaginables, incluido el caballo y el elefante y recopilaron miles de páginas de archivo, de fotografías y de documentos inéditos.

There are many types of weather. Different types of weather make us feel different things. This Spanish book introduces students to the concept of weather. 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!

Spanish Language Discover Series Books for Babies & Toddlers: Heavy Equipment Get ready for some rough and tumble trucks! In this Discover Series title, 28 tractors, excavators, forklifts and more are featured in big, colorful photographs on white backgrounds. Each page features a photograph of the truck with a simple title beneath. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new images, words, and concepts to kids. In this Xist Kids Spanish Edition, Spanish text brings the story to new audiences. This book is in Spanish only. There is no...

Poetic text recounts the childhood of the noted Spanish poet, including his love for the nature and folklore of his native Andalusia, his introduction to music and literature at home, and his health problems.