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.

Early elementary readers find out what causes earthquakes and what to do to stay safe if one occurs in this helpful, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Featuring informational text, colorful maps, diagrams, and vibrant photos, this book keeps children engaged and fascinated at the same time! This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

"Dino" Don Lessem brings readers face-to-face with various dinosaur species, detailing their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. An acclaimed dinosaur expert, Don Lessem has written more than 30 children's books, writes a popular dinosaur column in Highlights magazine, and was an adviser for the film Jurassic Park. Take a trip through dinosaur time to meet these deadly dinosaurs face-to-face: The Variraptor had pointy teeth with grooves like steak knives to saw through meat! The Draeomaeosaurus was the first raptor ever discovered. It had a very large brain! The Microraptor was ...

This historical novel will fascinate young readers as they learn about Mayan customs and lifestyle. A glossary of Mayan terms and authentic drawings will help children understand this highly advanced culture. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Si Dios te dijera que construyeras una enorme arca, ¿la construirías? Bueno, Noé obedeció a Dios y construyó el barco más grande del mundo. Aunque no entendía qué era lo que Dios planeaba, Noé tenía fe de que Dios cumpliría Sus promesas y lo salvaría a él y a su familia durante la inundación. Únete a Noé y a cientos de animales a bordo del arca mientras sobreviven a grandes olas, a montañas que desparecen, lluvias torrenciales con terribles truenos y géiseres que explotan, ¡en la tormenta más salvaje que el mundo haya visto! Con muchas coloridas ilustraciones y verdades...