La proclama de emancipacion

El Mayflower es un barco que ha llegado a ser célebre en la historia de los Estados Unidos porque en 1620 transportó desde Inglaterra al grupo conocido como "los peregrinos", quienes serían los primeros colonos europeos en establecerse en Norteamérica. Ellos zarparon desde el puerto inglés de Southampton y bautizaron como Nueva Inglaterra a la tierra que los acogió. Como señala este libro, el Pacto del Mayflower designa el acuerdo que los hombres adultos de esta comunidad firmaron a bordo del barco para fijar criterios generales que sirvieran como fundamento para el gobierno de la...

Defines levers, explains their functions, and suggests simple experiments to demonstrate how they work.

A simple biography of the naturalist who founded the Sierra Club and was influential in establishing the national park system.

Imagine being lost and stranded in the desert. Would you know what to do to survive? This useful Spanish-translated nonfiction title explains the important skills needed to survive in the desert. With helpful diagrams and images, definitions, tips and instructions, informational text, a bibliography, and a list of other helpful websites, readers can be assured that they will learn about the dangers of heat exhaustion, desert plants that could aid in survival, and other helpful tips in order to survive in an emergency.

Everyone has times when they feel shy. Knowing how to recognize when we feel shy is an important tool in self-acceptance. Learn ways in which we can understand ourselves and our friends in this nonfiction Beginning-to-Read book about feeling shy. An early social and emotional learning book with Spanish-only text, including a word list. Perfect for an early introduction to Spanish.

It s fun to find ways I m like you and you re like me. It s fun to find ways we re different. In this colorful, inviting English-Spanish book, kids from preschool to lower elementary learn about diversity in terms they can understand: hair that s straight or curly, families with many people or few, bodies that are big or small. With its wide-ranging examples and fun, highly detailed art, "I m Like You, You re Like Me/ Yo soy como tu, tu eres como yo" helps kids appreciate the ways they are alike and affirm their individual differences. A section for adults in the back provides tips and...

“Las alegres ilustraciones de estilo folclórico de Hartland bailotean de la intensidad gris y jazzística del animado vecindario citadino a la colorida cosecha de una exuberante granja urbana”. —The New York Times “Un libro ilustrado que inspirará a los jóvenes con importantes conexiones al medio ambiente, la sostenibilidad y la participación en la comunidad”. —Booklist ​Descubre la verdadera historia de Cultivado en Harlem, una exuberante huerta en la ciudad de Nueva York que creció de un terreno abandonado y ahora alimenta a un vecindario. Una vez, en una gran ciudad...