New Releases by Janet Pascal

Translation of: What was the Great Depression?

In this timely new biography, young readers will learn about one of the most important children''s book authors and illustrators of the 20th century, the creator of "Where the Wild Things Are."

President Abraham Lincoln guided the nation through the Civil War and promoted the abolition of slavery. The life of this remarkable man is now told in Spanish with over 100 black-and-white illustrations and maps.

Born to a family of farmers, Lincoln stood out from an early age—literally! (He was six feet four inches tall.) As sixteenth President of the United States, he guided the nation through the Civil War and saw the abolition of slavery. But Lincoln was tragically shot one night at Ford’s Theater—the first President to be assassinated. Over 100 black-and-white illustrations and maps are included.