Amigos en la Granja

This Spanish nonfiction book gives students a close-up look at media by exploring all forms and how it plays an important role in society. Ideal for young readers, the book includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. Students will learn to tell the difference between facts and opinions with this exciting book and the accompanying extension activity. This 32-page full-color Spanish book defines media, explains how to separate fact from fiction. It also covers important ideas like democracy and censorship, plus includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the...

Tells the story, through graphic novel format, of Harriet Tubman and her life as a leader on the Underground Railroad.

California became a territory in the United States when the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed in 1848. That treaty ended the Mexican War. Several days before its signing, gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill in what is now Sacramento. The non-Native population of the territory was less than one thousand in 1848, but the gold rush increased that number to one hundred thousand by the end of 1849. The gold rush not only made many people wealthy, it brought ecologic devastation while speeding up California’s statehood. This book richly explores this interesting history.

The first title in a cutting-edge series for tomorrow's illustrator, ?Xtreme Art: Draw Manga? Offers a fun-filled tutorial on the hottest art form Out there?the Japanese style of manga, the Runaway favorite in the kid's cartoon industry! Geared for the eager young artist ages six to 12, "Xtreme Art: Draw Manga!" is an easy-to-follow guide to drawing heroes, villains, fairies and monsters manga-style. Part of the "Xtreme Art" series, it features dozens of instructional illustrations that shows kids how to create eye-popping renderings in only four simple steps. Author Christopher Hart packs...