¿Cómo Es El Cielo, Mimi?

In 1991, preparation for the construction of a new federal office building led to a startling discovery: a skeleton. Further excavation exposed the bones of 420 men, women, and children. This area of New York had been a burial ground set aside for both free and enslaved Africans during the 1600s and 1700s. It’s thought to be one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. This noteworthy book—which includes sidebars, fact boxes, a timeline, and maps—fills in the gaps of history books, exposing much about what life was like in colonial New York for Africans.

Learn how ornithologists are using modern technology to help migratory birds. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, this Spanish book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Discover...

Describes the U.S. Army Rangers, including their missions, vehicles, weapons, equipment, and duties. Written in English and Spanish.

Este poemario es el mapa de los silencios entre cada latido y su madrugada. Contiene los ecos, sus ecos. Son las huellas de un sueño que quedó en esbozo. Que tiñó mi alma de los colores más brillantes y la dejó para siempre desnuda. Son versos de silencio. Sus espinas son inevitables y como todas me recuerdan que viví con intensidad cada instante tras aquel espejo donde todo resultaba demasiado bello para creerse de verdad. Puede ser la última página escrita de ese libro de final precipitado, casi abismal. Dicen que esa última parte llega solo con la muerte, que siempre se anda...