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.

Cien devocionales breves para guiar a muchachas de 8 a 12 años en su experiencia como nuevas creyentes. 100 short devotions for girls ages 8 to 12 to guide them on their paths as new Christians.

Introduce students to immigration in America in the 1800s, and how it affected the United States. With this Spanish-translated book, readers will discover topics such as Ellis Island, Angel Island, and assimilation. Primary source images, fascinating facts, a glossary, and other features keep students engaged and help them better understand the social studies content.

Esta es una historia que trata de mostrar a niños, jóvenes y a adultos la importancia de cuidar de los diversos seres que constituyen nuestro planeta. Se refiere a una pequeña mofeta que viaja por distintos países en busca de su familia y, durante su recorrido, se describe los exquisitos paisajes, con su flora y fauna. De esta forma, niños, jóvenes y adultos, a través de la descripción, irán haciendo un hermoso recorrido por diversos y maravillosos lugares del planeta.

With over one million sold in the series, these books deal with concerns youngsters encounter in their daily lives. Each book points out the good news of God's love and forgiveness, while the supporting Scripture verse emphasizes the point of each story.