Putrefaccin y descomposicin / Rot and Decay

La idea de escribir este libro surgió al leer una publicación que vi, hace ya un tiempo, en la que se hablaba de historia y se trataba de forma «científica», según el autor de dicha publicación. Este señor venía a decir que en la época del emperador Trajano se construyeron los primeros castillos de España..., la verdad es que me quedé “de piedra”, y sin palabras y casi sin aliento, pensar que un afamado historiador pudiese hacer esas afirmaciones y quedarse tan tranquilo, me dio que pensar en el sinfín de errores históricos que hemos dados por buenos y de los cuales...

Learn about the rich history of Mission San Luis Rey de Francia: how it started, the people who ran it, the indigenous population, and its legacy today.

Imagine being lost and stranded in the desert. Would you know what to do to survive? This useful Spanish-translated nonfiction title explains the important skills needed to survive in the desert. With helpful diagrams and images, definitions, tips and instructions, informational text, a bibliography, and a list of other helpful websites, readers can be assured that they will learn about the dangers of heat exhaustion, desert plants that could aid in survival, and other helpful tips in order to survive in an emergency.

We use machines every day, but most of us don't understand how they work. When they break down, most of us have no idea how to fix them. Mechanics are the masters of machines. Readers learn that mechanics work on vehicles, including cars, boats, and buses. They use special tools to take them apart and fix what's wrong, and they use their experience and technology to diagnose problems. They often work long hours, sometimes in bad weather, to get us where we need to go. Your readers will see that mechanics keep our world moving and growing.