Yanitzia Canetti
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Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2022.
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Español
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"This fascinating book does not settle questions of theology. Instead, it presents young readers with a biography that covers what is known historically about Jesus and places in his life in the context of his world when Jerusalem was part of the Roman Empire. In an even-handed and easy-to-read narrative, this title--illustrated with black-and-white drawings--also explains the early origins of Christianity and how it became a major religion"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
Español
Description
"Every four years, thirty-two of the best men's soccer teams from across the globe compete for the title of FIFA World Cup winner. Over one billion people tuned in worldwide to watch the final game of the 2014 competition, making the World Cup the most widely viewed sporting event in the world, exceeding even the Summer Olympics! This book takes a look back at what has changed since the first tournament in 1930 and what lies ahead for the most popular...
Author
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Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
Retroceda en el tiempo al nacimiento de Estados Unidos en esta obra en espa�nol de la serie WHO HQ, y conozca a los rebeldes de la vida real que hicieron libre a este pa�is. En un caluroso d�ia de verano de 1776, cerca de Filadelfia, Thomas Jefferson se sent�o en su escritorio y escribi�o intensamente hasta la ma�nana siguiente. Estaba redactando la Declaraci�on de Independencia, un documento que romper�ia los lazos de este pa�is...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
"¡Por primera vez en la historia, los temas de ¿Quién fue? se reúnen en un solo título! ¿Quién fue? Historia del mundo es un viaje cronológico a través de la historia, que muestra los cumpleaños de 150 personas de la serie y lo que estaba sucediendo en el mundo en ese momento. Sigue la línea de tiempo para saber quién estaba haciendo qué y cuándo, desde los días del antiguo Egipto hasta el presente"--
"For the first time ever, the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
"In 1876, France gave the United States a very big and very special present--the Statue of Liberty. The gift was to commemorate the 100th birthday of the United States, and just packing it was no small feat--350 pieces in 214 crates shipped across the ocean. The story of how the 111-foot-tall lady took her place in New York Harbor will fascinate young readers"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
Español
Description
"Growing up the youngest of seven children in Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente had a talent for baseball. His incredible skill soon got him drafted into the big leagues where he spent eighteen seasons playing right field for the Pittsburgh Pirates. This book tells the story of this remarkable athlete: a twelve-time All-Star, World Series MVP, and the first Latin American inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame"--
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
Español
Description
"You can always recognize a painting by Kahlo because she is in nearly all--with her black braided hair and colorful Mexican outfits. A brave woman who was an invalid most of her life, she transformed herself into a living work of art. As famous for her self-portraits and haunting imagery as she was for her marriage to another famous artist, Diego Rivera, this strong and courageous painter was inspired by the ancient culture and history of her beloved...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
Español
Description
"On November 7, 2020, Kamala Harris, a senator from California, became the first woman and the first African American and Southeast Asian American person to be elected to the vice presidency. While her nomination for this position was not unexpected, her rise to national prominence was one filled with unexpected turns and obstacles. After failing her first bar exam to become a lawyer, she tried again and passed. From there, she quickly rose through...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
Los hispanohablantes pueden ahora conocer m�as sobre la serie m�as famosa del campeonato de b�eisbol: �la Serie Mundial! "Tercer strike, ponchado". "Quieto". "Jonr�on". Cada octubre, millones de aficionados al b�eisbol de todo el pa�is esperan ansiosamente ver qu�e equipo gana la mayor competencia del b�eisbol. Pero los partidos originales de la d�ecada de 1900 dif�icilmente se parec�ian a los de hoy. Echa un vistazo a m�as...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
Coge tus Js y salta a la cancha con esta biograf�ia en espa�nol de �Qui�en fue? sobre la superestrella de la NBA Michael Jordan. Conoce al hombre que cambi�o el juego para siempre. Michael Jordan siempre ha sido competitivo, incluso de peque�no luchaba por llamar la atenci�on. Su necesidad de ser el mejor lo convirti�o en un jugador estrella de su equipo de baloncesto universitario y lo ayud�o a convertirse en una leyenda de la NBA,...
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edición en español publicada por Penguin Workshop, un sello de Penguin Random House LLC, Nueva York
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
Español
Description
"Signed on September 17, 1787--four years after the American War for Independence--the Constitution laid out the supreme law of the United States of America. Today it's easy for us to take this blueprint of our government for granted. But the Framers--fifty-five men from almost all of the original 13 states--argued fiercely for many months over what ended up being only a four-page document. Here is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the hotly...
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Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
"Although her family and friends know her as Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, the world refers to her simply as Celia Cruz. Starting her career in 1950, Celia grew increasingly popular as the new lead singer of the Cuban band Sonora Matancera. Her exceptional vocal range and flashy costumes made fans fall in love with her. Celia's talent took her all around the world, including the United States. After Fidel Castro came to power in...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
"In the early 1500s, Ponce de Le�on was one of the most important Spanish military figures in the Caribbean. He made his first voyage across the Atlantic with Christopher Columbus and then, after years of battle with the native Taino, became the first governor of Puerto Rico. Although the story of his search for the Fountain of Youth is entirely fictional, his noteworthy expedition to--and naming of--Florida is one of his greatest legacies"--
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Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
Español
Description
"Descubra por qu�e Selena, la reina de la m�usica tejana, �se convirti�o en una de las artistas m�exico-americanas m�as c�elebres del siglo XX! De joven, Selena Quintanilla cantaba en un grupo llamado Selena y Los Dinos con su hermano y su hermana. La familia actuaba en ferias, bodas, fiestas de quince a�nos y en las esquinas de su Texas natal. Selena aprendi�o a cantar en espa�nol y pronto se hizo muy popular entre la comunidad...
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