El Gorrion Muy Preocupado

People today refer to the Midwestern and prairie states as flyover country. During the Civil War, crossing those areas was the biggest obstacle in uniting the East and West Coasts of our divided nation. An act of Congress in 1862 authorized the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific railroad companies to build a railroad that would link the coasts. Seven years later, on May 10, 1869, an overwhelmingly immigrant labor force completed the task when a rail line was join in Promontory, Utah. The states had become united at last.

"No matter what the weather's like outside, crafts are an easy and fun way to spend an afternoon. Whether painting with friends or making flowers out of paper, crafts can turn the day into an awesome adventure. Using simple craft supplies like paper and drawing tools, even the youngest of children can find engaging ways to play. With the help of accessible text paired with colorful photographs, early readers will experience the creative world of arts and crafts."

52 actividades para talleres de poesía infantil agrupados en tres capítulos: 1. Poesís oral y floclore. 2. Juegos con poemas. 3. Un cuento en verso: La Bruja Pimienta.

Correlated to both the social studies and science curriculum, this Spanish series introduces English Language Learners to map skills while providing them with a wealth of age-appropriate information about habitats around the world. Clear text describes each geographical feature, how it formed, and the type of animal and plant life it supports. Three maps in each volume indicate where on earth the habitats can be found and introduce students to such basic map features as symbols, legends, and the compass rose.