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.

De la serie MIS PEQUEÑOS HÉROES, nace un volumen dedicado exclusivamente a las mujeres más creativas de la historia: Frida Kahlo, Coco Chanel, J. K. Rowling, Ella Fitzgerald, Astrid Lindgren y muchas más actrices, escritoras y cantantes reunidas en un precioso libro ilustrado en el que podrás recorrer los episodios más importantes de sus vidas y, a la vez, conocer sus hitos y obras más destacadas. ¡Porque las mujeres también hacen historia!

El chocolate es una golosina sabrosa. ¿Pero sabías que el chocolate viene de una vaina de cacao que crece en un árbol? Sigue cada paso del proceso para descubrir cómo una vaina de cacao se transforma en chocolate. Chocolate is a tasty treat. But did you know that chocolate starts as a bean growing on a tree? Follow each step in the process to discover how a bean becomes chocolate. Now in Spanish!

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about the U.S. Constitution, the Articles of Confederation, the Connecticut Compromise, and the Bill of Rights. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with...

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.