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.

This beautifully illustrated book will begin to give the reader a glimpse into what Heaven will be like and what God has prepared for those of us who love Him and believe in His Son, Jesus! "What is Heaven Like, Mimi?" is based on the true story of Joy Brandt, born in 1929, and her near-death experience when she was 9 years old. Heaven is a real place and there are Biblical scriptures throughout the book to refer to. "I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there you may be also." John 14:3

Rhyming text is ideal for building phonemic awareness and phonics skills. This series uses delightful rhyming text and engaging photographs to introduce beginning readers to four common weather conditions. These books build the foundation for reading success and make learning about weather fun!

¿Dónde vamos hoy? es una colección de cuentos didácticos, complementados con amenas canciones, rimas y pequeñas piezas teatrales, para niños de a partir de 5 años que explican, a través de las divertidas clases y excursiones de nuestra maestra Teresa, la elaboración o el origen de muchos de los alimentos que utilizamos diariamente: el agua, la leche, los huevos, la miel, el pan, el aceite, el chocolate y el arroz. ¿Quieres saber de dónde viene la leche? Pues acompaña a la clase de la maestra Teresa en su visita al pastizal, a la sala de ordeño y a la fábrica de productos...

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