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Before there was the U.S. Constitution, there were the Articles of Confederation. Readers discover the story behind the first written constitution of the United States—from the factors that inspired its creation to the reasons why it was replaced. The detailed main text is enhanced by informative sidebars and graphic organizers. Historical images, including relevant primary sources, allow readers to immerse themselves in this historical period. Readers are given the chance to thoroughly examine elements of the original document, making them feel like true historians. They’re sure to enjoy ...

Más que un libro de viajes, el presente texto es un libro sobre los viajes, sobre cómo y por qué puede alguien llegar a hacerse etnólogo, y sobre el modo en que se integran las aventuras del explorador y las investigaciones del científico hasta llegar a formar la experiencia propia del etnólogo. El autor trata de analizar estas cuestiones cotejando sus recuerdos y proponiendo un recorrido que no renuncie a los pintorescos detalles, pero que a la vez los sitúe en una perspectiva más amplia.

“Dino” Don Lessem brings readers face-to-face with various dinosaur species, detailing their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. An acclaimed dinosaur expert, Don Lessem has written more than 30 children’s books, writes a popular dinosaur column in Highlights magazine, and was an adviser for Jurassic Park. Take a trip through dinosaur time to meet these horned dinosaurs face-to-face: Torosaurus had the biggest skull of any animal ever! Pentaceratops had five sharp horns on its head! Styracosaurus was as big as an ice cream truck! Plus, you'll get to know Centrosaurus,...

¿Por qué hay que masticar con la boca cerrada?. Descubre cómo los buenos modales convierten las horas de las comidas en momentos agradables para todos.