Eleanor Roosevelt SP

New York City’s desegregated Palladium Ballroom springs to life with a diverse 1940s cast in this jazzy picture-book tribute to the history of mambo and Latin jazz. Era la década de 1940 en la segregada cuidad de Nueva York. Ya sea que bailaras al sonido de las trompetas y los saxofones en un salón en el barrio italiano o en la calle al son de maracas y congas en el barrio puertorriqueño, generalmente bailabas en el lugar donde vivías y con gente de tu mismo origen. Pero antes de que terminara la década, una nueva sala de baile — el Palladium – acogió a personas de todos los...

Learning about dollar bills introduces readers to important concepts presented in both social studies and math curricula. As readers discover the meanings behind the various images on the dollar bill, they learn about American history. The text addresses monetary comparisons and provides opportunities for readers to strengthen basic math skills. A picture glossary defines unfamiliar terms in a way young readers can understand. Colorful photographs are presented in an exciting way alongside accessible text. This aids in the development of reading comprehension skills while holding the interest ...

Which animals and plants can survive in a dry desert environment? Readers learn about the living things that make up desert food chains, including cacti, snakes, and scorpions. Colorful photographs of desert life make readers feel like they’re exploring new parts of this habitat with each turn of the page. Fact boxes provide additional information about the creatures that make up desert food chains, and a detailed food web shows how these food chains all come together. The desert is an extreme habitat, and readers will enjoy learning about the extreme plants and animals that live there.

Introduces the many levels of government leadership in the United States and discusses the presidency, Congress, state and local governments, and the judiciary.