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People today refer to the Midwestern and prairie states as flyover country. During the Civil War, crossing those areas was the biggest obstacle in uniting the East and West Coasts of our divided nation. An act of Congress in 1862 authorized the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific railroad companies to build a railroad that would link the coasts. Seven years later, on May 10, 1869, an overwhelmingly immigrant labor force completed the task when a rail line was join in Promontory, Utah. The states had become united at last.

Stephen F. Austin grew up to become known as the Father of Texas. Readers can learn about his interesting and incredible life in this appealing biography that has been translated into Spanish and highlights both Austin's life and Texas history. Through vivid images and illustrations, supportive text, an accommodating glossary and index, and fascinating facts, readers will learn about Texas pioneers, the empresario system, Freemasons, and how Austin became such an important figure in Texas history. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

El racismo constituye una de las páginas más vergonzosas de la historia contemporánea. Una ideología del odio que ha marcado las relaciones entre las culturas y las naciones de nuestro tiempo presente. El presente libro trata de acercarse a las raíces históricas e ideológicas de la doctrina racista, a su desarrollo mundial durante los siglos XIX y XX y a su ocaso en nuestros tiempos. La cuestión se expone con un lenguaje claro, pero a la vez riguroso y muy contrastado, exponiendo numerosas citas de especialistas en el tema, o de las propias fuentes originales.

The Life Cycle of a Flower looks at the growth of a flowering plant from seed to the time it is a mature plant capable of producing new seeds. Delightful illustrations, stunning photographs and easy-to-read text help young readers.