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.

With a direct tone and based on testimony, questions, real emotions, and inquiries, this book advises adolescent young men on several different topics: muscles, sports, women, acne, humor, the Internet, music, jokes, money, risks, and protection, among others. A book filled with information, practical ideas, modern tips, and illustrations, it has the added benefit of being endorsed by professionals specializing in each of the subjects it covers. Con un tono directo y sin prejuicio, este libro surge de testimonios, preguntas, emociones e inquietudes reales, intentando orientar y dar respuesta...

Readers are introduced to some of the most well-known criminals and tyrants of the past in this exciting nonfiction reader. Featuring intriguing facts and theories, colorful images, and informational text in conjunction with a glossary of terms, a bibliography, and a list of helpful websites with more information, this text will make readers want to learn all they can about ancient history and the bad guys and gals from the past. This book has been translated into Spanish.

Book Features: • Ages 5-8, Grades K-2 • 24 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches • Simple, easy-to-read pages in Spanish with full-color pictures • Includes a photo glossary and a reading extension activity • Supports NGSS Dive Into Learning: In Mi Biblioteca de Ciencias de la Tierra y el Espacio: Una Excursión por la Tierra, kindergarten—second graders learn about all the different landforms on Earth and the forces that create them. Science Learning Made Fun: Earth’s surface has mountains, plains, canyons, and many other formations. Young readers learn about all the different landforms...

El segundo libro de yoga para niños de la instructora Macarena Kojakovic Nuestro ánimo y nuestras emociones cambian durante todo el año, ¡aunque muchas veces no nos demos cuenta! En este libro encontrarás diferentes secuencias para hacer yoga a lo largo de las cuatro estaciones y lograr que tu cuerpo, en sus diferentes etapas de desarrollo, se relaje, se estire y saque lo mejor de sí. Acepta el desafío de Patricio el erizo, Rosa la coneja, Octavio el perezoso y la flamenca Aurelia, y disfruta de los beneficios de hacer yoga en casa. Una guía diseñada por la instructora Macarena...