La Biblia en accion / The Bible in Action

Las flores brillantes, los tiernos animalitos, las plantas frescas. ¡Hay colores por todos lados en la primavera! Explora los colores del mundo a tu alrededor. ¿Qué colores te hacen pensar en la primavera? ¿Qué puedes crear con los colores de la primavera? Anima a los lectores a reconocer el color del mundo real y a crear sus propias obras de arte inspiradas en la primavera por medio de fotos vibrantes y texto lírico. Bright flowers, cute baby animals, fresh plants--colors are everywhere in spring! Explore color in the world around you. What colors make you think of spring? What can you ...

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. Students will learn about California’s gold rush by examining maps, letters, images, and art from that time. 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 information and primary...

Students will gain a deeper understanding of the Cold War by delving into major social studies topics in this project-based examination. The volume presents a series of broad questions touching on major themes in the social studies curriculum. Each question is accompanied by several paragraphs examining that question in the context of the Cold War, as well as a detailed project that prompts readers to think critically and present their findings or opinions in a particular format, such as a poster with side-by-side comparisons, a persuasive essay, or a class presentation.

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...