La Bandera Estadounidense (The American Flag)

Did you kow that Benjamin Franklin wanted a turkey to be the symbol of America instead of the bald eagle? Discover interesting facts about why the bald eagle is important to Americans, how it became a symbol for our country, and more in The Bald Eagle.

Do you know what the Liberty Bell is? Go back in history to understand why Americans fought for freedom from Britain, why the Liberty Bell was important to that time, and more in The Liberty Bell.

Nature is not always kind. Natural disasters like earthquakes and storms can wipe out cities. Entire cultures and their histories are at risk of being lost. When disaster strikes, some people work to save cultural items. They preserve culture for the future! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step of the engineering design process and is perfect for...

In 1991, preparation for the construction of a new federal office building led to a startling discovery: a skeleton. Further excavation exposed the bones of 420 men, women, and children. This area of New York had been a burial ground set aside for both free and enslaved Africans during the 1600s and 1700s. It’s thought to be one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. This noteworthy book—which includes sidebars, fact boxes, a timeline, and maps—fills in the gaps of history books, exposing much about what life was like in colonial New York for Africans.

Featuring basic concepts, this Spanish-translated nonfiction book teaches beginning readers different modes of travel--from bikes and cars to sleds and buses--while incorporating informational, Spanish-translated text with colorful and engaging images that will delight early readers! This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

Un libro lleno de humor para descubrir los misterios más fascinantes y mejor guardados del UNIVERSO. Desde la existencia del propio mundo los avances y descubrimientos científicos han sido el motor del progreso de la humanidad. Pero nuestras creencias no han sido siempre las mismas y hoy en día sigue habiendo un montón de dudas que nos asaltan: ¿acaso somos tan especiales como nos creemos?, ¿se puede apagar el Sol? ¿abandonaremos algún día la Tierra?, ¿es posible habitar otros planetas?, ¿hay vida inteligente ahí fuera?, ¿qué es eso de la materia oscura? Un recorrido...