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.

5KN: Traditional Nonfiction Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity Diverse Books: Social Justice SEL: C Social Awareness

En la mansión del conde Vázquez acaba de nacer un fantasma negro. La familia se lleva un tremendo disgusto porque un fantasma negro no se ve, y si no se ve, no asusta, y si no asusta, no le sirve de nada ser fantasma. ¿O sí? Cuando el resto de fantasmas está en apuros, el fantasma negro es el único que puede ayudarlos. "El fantasma negro" es una historia que nos habla de la diferencia con respeto, amor y mucho humor.

Introduces the holiday Cinco de Mayo and describes how it is celebrated in Mexico and in the United States.

Featuring basic concepts, this Spanish-translated nonfiction book teaches beginning readers different modes of travel--from bikes and cars to sleds and buses--while incorporating informational, Spanish-translated text with colorful and engaging images that will delight early readers! This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.