La antigua Grecia (Ancient Greece)

Completa biografia ilustrada del gran conquistador Alejandro Magno (356-323 a. C.), al que se ha descrito como "el personaje mas famoso de la antiguedad despues de Jesucristo." Incluye un riguroso y detallado analisis de los acontecimientos mas fascinantes del extraordinario reinado de Alejandro: su marcha hacia la India, sus encuentros con filosofos griegos, magos persas y santones hindues, etc. Contiene mas de 150 ilustraciones, entre las que destacan mapas, obras de arte y fotografias de tesoros y artefactos del momento.

Amusing And Engaging Text Describes How The Color Of An Animal Can Ensure Its survival. Provides Examples Using A Variety Of Animals.

Gorillas, wolves, chickens, and kangaroos. It might not seem obvious at first, but these species all have something in common: their individual members must all find their places within their groups. These power struggles can be dangerous! Read about the fierce world of animal alphas and how they make it to the top. This Spanish nonfiction book will keep students engaged in reading as they build their literacy, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. Important text features include a glossary, index, and table of contents. The Reader's Guide and culminating activity require students to connect...

It was September 14, 1814, and America and Great Britain were at war. Frances Scott Key watched from the deck of a British ship, where he was being held captive, as cannons exploded around them. After 25 hours, the fighting ceased and Key peered through the clearing smoke, looking for some sign as to the outcome of the battle. Was the American flag still flying? His wartime experience inspired Key to write a poem, which was later set to music and became America’s national anthem. This book tells the story of the inspiration behind our national anthem, which helped transform the flag into a...