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Stephen F. Austin grew up to become known as the Father of Texas. Readers can learn about his interesting and incredible life in this appealing biography that has been translated into Spanish and highlights both Austin's life and Texas history. Through vivid images and illustrations, supportive text, an accommodating glossary and index, and fascinating facts, readers will learn about Texas pioneers, the empresario system, Freemasons, and how Austin became such an important figure in Texas history.

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.

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.

The first Thanksgiving was a celebration. The pilgrims were thankful for the harvest they planted. Find out what the pilgrims ate for the first Thanksgiving. Paired to the fiction title A Year of Fun.