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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.

El poderoso tridente del rey Tritón ha traspasado la barrera mágica que mantiene a los villanos encerrados en la Isla de los Perdidos. Aprovechando la ocasión, la eterna rival de Mal, Uma, hija de Úrsula, la bruja del mar, se ha propuesto adueñarse del preciado objeto y ha reunido una tripulación pirata junto a Harry, hijo del capitán Garfio, y Gil, hijo de Gastón. Mientras tanto, una tormenta se cierne sobre Áuradon. Cuando Mal, Evie, Carlos y Jay descubren que el tridente ha desaparecido, saben que tienen que hacer cualquier cosa por recuperarlo antes de que caiga en las manos de...

Presents information about super jumbo jets, looking at the history and development of jets, discussing various aspects of design and construction, and exploring different types of jets, including the Concorde and the Airbus A380.

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 ...