¡Tú también puedes! Los defensores de los derechos civiles (You Can Too! Civil Rights Champions)

In 1833, American and Tejano colonists wanted independence from the Mexican government. Through a bloody Texas Revolution, the independent Republic of Texas was born! Readers will be enthralled as they make their way through this exciting and compelling book that has been translated into Spanish. This book uses vivid images, intriguing facts and sidebars in conjunction with easy-to-read text and an accessible glossary and index to enlighten readers about such things as the Law of April 6, 1830, the Battle of Gonzalez, the Siege of Bexar, "The Consultation", and The Alamo. Along with these...

Teach students the significance of the capital of the United States, Washington, DC. This Spanish-translated nonfiction book introduces readers to important buildings and monuments in Washington, DC, and helps students understand the city's importance and connection to American history. Primary source images and supporting text work together to engage young learners from cover to cover.

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.

Why did the Civil War begin? Which states were part of the Union and which were part of the Confederacy? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more as they move through this fascinating nonfiction Spanish-translated title. The easy-to-read informational text, engaging facts, and vivid images and illustrations help highlight some of the aspects that led up to the Civil War, including slavery, the Underground Railroad, abolitionists, the Fugitive Slave Act, the Dred Scott Decision, and the Lincoln-Douglas debates. The accessible table of contents works in conjunction with the...

Reveals the truth about cannibalism in pre-Columbian America, avoiding sensationalism and opting for historical accuracy on a matter that has been subjected to all sorts of misinterpretations as well as mistaken beliefs.

Premio alemán al Mejor Libro Juvenil de Divulgación Científica 2009 La vuelta al mundo de un forro polar rojo muestra el trasfondo y las complejas relaciones que hay detrás de la globalización, ilustrando de una manera impresionante la injusticia que domina en el comercio mundial; Sin duda, la próxima vez que vayamos de compras seremos un poco más críticos.