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.

"Despega hacia el espacio en esta aventura interactiva basada en los alunizajes del Apollo. Desde el despegue del cohete hasta el regreso a la Tierra, este libro de no ficción con solapas y lengüetas despertará la curiosidad de los más intrépidos. ¡Un gran mundo puede ser pequenño!"--Casadellibro

Con un sentido de humor este libro ilustrado para niños y jóvenes cuenta la historia sobre la vida de los soldados romanos en el tiempo del emperador Adriano.

En el día de San Francisco de Asís, Rosalía no encuentra su gallina Blanca a tiempo para llevarla a la bendición de los animales, pero se le ocurre una solución, y además recibe una sorpresa.

This Spanish-translated book will be a hit with both thrill seekers and with those who prefer to stay safely on the ground. After an introduction to Newton's three laws of motion, readers learn the mechanics of various amusement park rides including roller coasters, Ferris wheels, merry-go-rounds, and gravity rides. They learn how to measure motion, and how kinetic and potential energy apply to their favorite rides. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.