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.

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.

Esta es la primera parte de una historia de dos. No contada de una forma narrativa con orden cronológico, sino contada desde momentos clave, de sentimientos guardados y expulsados en papel. Las mejores historias siempre te obligan a hacer algo al respecto. Este libro es la parte oculta de la química, el dolor, el éxtasis, el miedo y la soledad que uno siente en la vida.

El libro pretende contar un poco de la década de los cuarenta, como Trece Rosas y el fusilamiento de Quiñones entre otros hechos y siempre bajo la atracción del torbellino europeo y de lo peligro de invasión por parte de Hitler o de los Aliados y la victoria de Franco en La Guerra Civil.

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about the U.S. Constitution, the Articles of Confederation, the Connecticut Compromise, and the Bill of Rights. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with...