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.

Este libro perteneciente a la Colección "Niños Artesanos", invita a niños y niñas a conocer la cultura Rapa Nui, a través de su cultura material, en específico, su artesanía, mostrando cada objeto y proponiendo su replicación con materiales de fácil acceso.

The sun is essential for human life. This Spanish book introduces students to the concept of the sun and discusses its importance. With images that are easy to identify and clear, simple sentence structures, this science reader simplifies scientific concepts for young students as they improve their reading skills. A fun and easy science experiment and Your Turn! activity provide more in-depth opportunities for additional learning. Nonfiction text features include a glossary and an index. Engage students in learning with this dynamic text!

Este libro es la bienvenida a la sociedad de los pequeños ciudadanos. Con él podrán descubrir cómo funciona nuestro país, cuáles son los mecanismos y su rol en la sociedad. Será su primer acercamiento al Congreso, los Tribunales de Justicia y La Moneda. En Yo, ciudadano, niños y jóvenes comprenderán su rol en la sociedad como seres cívicos y políticos. Aprenderán de política y a debatir en torno a las causas que les parezcan justas. ¡Podrán entender el mundo, la sociedad y nuestra historia a fin de ser los mejores ciudadanos del siglo XXI!

Do you think a snake would make a good pet? This fact-filled, Spanish-translated title uses bright, vivid images in conjunction with descriptive and informative language to let readers decide if they think these cold-blooded reptiles would make good pets. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.