Luis de Carvajal de la Cueva

La aparente monotonía de un barrio residencial en las afueras de una ciudad cualquiera es el escenario perfecto para que sucedan los hechos más extraordinarios: un búfalo enorme nos indicará el camino, el estudiante extranjero nos dejará un recuerdo imborrable y podremos seguir a un buzo misterioso que ha aparecido de golpe a quilómetros de distancia de la costa... 15 historias formidables nos ofrecen una muestra más del inagotable imaginario de Shaun Tan, que despliega sus recursos gráficos y narrativos para llevarnos hasta la periferia de lo razonable, hasta los límites de lo...

California is home to the largest school system in the country. Students will learn about the history of California’s schools and higher education system with this nonfiction text that builds students’ reading skills and social studies content knowledge. The intriguing primary source maps, letters, documents, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and features...

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.

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...