La Campana de la Libertad (The Liberty Bell)

Do you know why there are thirteen stripes and fifty stars on the American flag? Or how the American flag inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star Spangled Banner?" Find out the answers to these questions and more in 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.

Describes jet-powered hydroplane boats, including information on their design and speed. Written in English and Spanish.

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 ...

When they were teenagers, George and Natalia fell madly in love, but his being American and her being Spanish forced them to separate. Ten years later, they meet again and those feelings resurface with overwhelming force. Nat, aware of her difficult personal situation, refuses to give love a chance, but George is not ready to lose the woman he has always loved.

Presented in a large-size picture book format, this is the story of the Mars Rover Curiosity. It explains how it was built at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California, how it got its name, how it got to Mars, and what its mission hoped to accomplish. A timeline about the history of Mars exploration is provided at the end.