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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.

Texas has had some extraordinary people. This book covers some of them, such as Melinda Gates, astronaut Shannon Walker, and Bessie Coleman, the first African American female pilot. Age-appropriate text teaches readers about Texas's most important movers and shakers, while historical and contemporary images reinforce the book's key concepts.

Este ensayo está basado en el diálogo “De la brevedad de la vida” escrito por Lucio Anneo Séneca el año 55 después de Cristo. Escribí este ensayo adaptando el diálogo de Séneca por la impresionante vigencia de un diálogo escrito hace más de 2.000 años atrás. Creo que las recomendaciones que entrega Séneca, adaptadas a ejemplos de la actualidad, pueden permitir que muchas personas tomemos mejores decisiones con el bien más valioso que podamos tener, me refiero a nuestro tiempo. Es de mi interés que descubramos la inmensa sabiduría que nos llega del pasado y que podría...

Explores our natural connection to the earth and its four elements, air, water, soil, and fire, underlining the importance of biodiversity and respect for the environment.