Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz

Teólogo dominico alemán que predicaba la posibilidad de que el hombre alcance en la tierra una vida bienaventurada asumiendo su origen y filiación divinos, el Maestro Eckhart (1260-1328) sufrió la persecución inquisitorial por sus heterodoxas ideas, entre ellas las de la experiencia nihilista de Dios, el vacío interior que el espíritu comprende como una muerte necesaria o el exilio del alma noble. “El fruto de la nada” recoge algunos de sus más destacados sermones y tratados en lengua alemana, así como un conjunto de textos que se le atribuyen y que proporcionan una idea completa ...

It was September 14, 1814, and America and Great Britain were at war. Frances Scott Key watched from the deck of a British ship, where he was being held captive, as cannons exploded around them. After 25 hours, the fighting ceased and Key peered through the clearing smoke, looking for some sign as to the outcome of the battle. Was the American flag still flying? His wartime experience inspired Key to write a poem, which was later set to music and became America’s national anthem. This book tells the story of the inspiration behind our national anthem, which helped transform the flag into a...

In this book, children learn how we can tell if something is shiny or dull and which materials have these properties.

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. This primary source book focuses on the creation of the Transcontinental Railroad. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with information and primary source maps, images, and...