América, es por ti

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 history of California’s Native American tribes: the Tongva, Yokuts, Yana, and Yahi. 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...

In this fascinating biography, readers will learn about the amazing life of Eleanor Roosevelt as she strived for equality of all. Lively images and a timeline help show children Eleanor's inspiring journey as she grew from a young student in England to the First Lady of the United States to the first female member of the United Nations. The informational Spanish-translated text, supportive glossary, table of contents, and index work together with the bright images to give readers the tools they need to better understand the content.

Michelangelo, the world-renowned artist who painted the Sistine Chapel's frescoes and sculpted Moses, David, and the Pieta, is the subject of this beautifully written historical novel. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Tres años después de sus andanzas en Quinteto de Buenos Aires, vuelve Carvalho. Y también vuelve Charo con la intención de orientar el futuro del detective. A pocos meses del final del milenio, Carvalho vive una historia de amor, sectas, espionaje y muerte. Convocado para seguir un curso de espía y reclamado por una extraña mujer que le envía faxes, primero enigmáticos, luego enamorados, Carvalho convive con la sospecha de que ha sido elegido para una finalidad que no puede controlar. Bajo el peso del eterno diseñador del mundo, el poder del dinero, el detective hace suya la ansiedad ...

This informative, Spanish-translated book teaches early readers about the importance of government and how it impacts our lives. Readers will learn about taxes, the three branches of government, voting, and more. Engaging, primary source documents and images keep students reading as they build their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge.