El ferrocarril transcontinental (The Transcontinental Railroad)

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.

Introduce readers to the various ways they can participate in volunteerism with this Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Readers will discover many different charities and programs, including The Salvation Army, Feeding America, Habitat for Humanity, and Doctors Without Borders through vivid images, charts, and informational text. This nonfiction title aids in encouraging children to make a difference in their own communities by writing to newspapers or politicians or by participating in fund-raising and various programs or charities.

En la edad media, el Rey decide emprender un viaje y avisa a Lord Camdenton que parará a descansar en su castillo. Esto significa mucho trabajo para el Lord: ¡a veces el rey viaja con casi cien acompañantes! Fiesta Medieval es un precioso y entret

Six titles in the illuminating Who Was . . . ? series are now available in Spanish-language editions. Each title features black-and-white illustrations.

Beginning readers will enjoy learning decomposing numbers 1-10 with this brightly illustrated Spanish book. With vibrant images and easy-to-read text, this full-color text uses real-world examples and familiar objects to engage children's interest and curiosity. Students will develop their math and reading skills and be introduced to early STEM themes as they count the pins that are knocked down and the pins that are left standing at a bowling alley. The Math Talk section includes questions that will increase understanding of basic math and reading concepts and develop students' speaking and...