Julio Gálvez y la piedra de Huamanga

During the American Civil War, the United States was on the brink of falling apart irrevocably. As states seceded and brother turned against brother, hope for reconciliation was dim. This conflict, an essential topic of the social studies curriculum, is skillfully presented from its origins in the Southern slave-trade economy to bloody battles and, later, Reconstruction. Striking photographs and artwork of integral events and people will resonate with readers, while interesting sidebar information gives them more to reflect on about this terrible war and the lessons it taught us.

¿Qué animal pesa lo mismo que 180 coches? ¿Los vampiros existen de verdad? ¿Cuál es el animal más antiguo del mundo? ¡En este divertidísimo libro ilustrado encontrarás una colección de 365 hechos extraordinarios para dejar boquiabiertos a todos tus amigos!

Describes what early planes and air travel were like, how planes were developed to travel faster, and presents some pioneers of aviation.

Excite your fifth grade students with this captivating nonfiction title, which explores the many technological advancements made throughout history. The interesting and intriguing facts found within the informational text, along with vivid images, diagrams, and charts, inspire curiosity in readers as they learn about miraculous inventions like the hologram, 3D printing, virtual reality technology, personalized medicine, and bionic body parts. This Spanish-translated nonfiction title will engage and encourage readers to imagine the next big technological innovation that could change the world. ...