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.

Reconozco que más de una vez me he sentido un bicho raro. Como que no encajaba, aunque yo me esforzase por hacerlo. Y es una sensación extraña: al final piensas que la gente no te acepta porque tú no haces las cosas bien. Vamos, que todo es por tu culpa... ¿Hola? ¿Cómo se me pudo pasar eso por la cabeza? Por suerte yo he descubierto el secreto para ser feliz, y prepárate, porque lo voy a compartir contigo: no hay nada de malo en ser diferente a los demás. Más bien al contrario. ¡Es algo de lo que estar orgulloso! Así que si tú también te sientes así, ¡bienvenido a mi mundo! Te ...

"Describes the U.S. Army in action, including their vehicles, weapons and equipment, and jobs."--From source other than the Library of Congress

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Discover the world of mammals in this delightful nonfiction title! Readers will learn all about different mammals--from primates to marsupials, and rabbits to whales, even omnivores and herbivores. Featuring vivid photos and charts, clear text, and stimulating facts, this Spanish-translated book will have children eager to learn all they can about mammals!

Learn about the rich history of Mission Santa Cruz: how it started, the people who ran it, the indigenous population, and its legacy today.