Stephen F. Austin 6-Pack

During the 20th century, Texas grew from a land of farms and ranches to a state filled with large cities and industries. This fascinating title is a great introduction to Texas history, Texas social life and customs, and Texas economic conditions throughout the 20th century. The intriguing facts and vivid images work in conjunction with the supportive text and accommodating glossary and index to give children an opportunity to enhance their vocabulary and literacy skills while learning about the exciting history of Texas! This book has been translated into Spanish.

Lyndon B. Johnson was born in Texas in the early 1900s. This appealing biography has been translated into Spanish and highlights Johnson's life as he represented Texas in the United States Congress for 24 years and became the 36th President of the United States. Through engaging images, intriguing sidebars and facts, easy-to-read text, and a supportive glossary and index, readers will learn about interesting topics such as the Higher Education Act, Voting Rights Act, Minority Whip, and the Vietnam War. Readers will be eager to learn more about Johnson's fascinating life as they move from...

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.

Besides oil, Texas has long been associated with cattle and agriculture. Learning about these industries will allow readers understand how valuable their development is to the growth of the state of Texas, as well as America's economy.

Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass relied on his own determination and ingenuity to carve a path to freedom. Once free, he dedicated his life to improving the lives of others and fighting for justice and equality. This inspirational Spanish biography uses primary sources to engage students in learning about the fascinating life of Frederick Douglass. Students will build their literacy skills as they are immersed in social studies content. Text features include a glossary and an index to increase comprehension and academic vocabulary.

Las matemáticas en la vida cotidiana de los niños y niñas y los juegos matemáticos en la escuela conforman el enfoque del libro, y permiten conocer, y sobre todo descubrir, a partir de las múltiples actividades posibles, los diversos conceptos matemáticos que los niños de estas edades pueden hacer suyos. La autora nos muestra a un niño capaz, lleno de recursos y de intereses por aprender, un aprender sobre el que siempre quedan interrogantes, sobre cómo aprende, y sobre de qué o de quién aprende. Y también nos muestra a un maestro capaz, capaz de escuchar al niño, de descubrir en ...

La vida cristiana transcurre dentro de un contexto, y el nuestro es la postmodernidad, una de cuyas características es el cambio constante y acelerado que nos hace cada vez más difícil orientarnos para saber vivir como seguidores de Jesús en el mundo actual. «Líderes Posmo» nos acercará a diferentes personajes de la Biblia; veremos las situaciones y los retos a los que se tuvieron que enfrentar. Así nos daremos cuenta del increíble paralelo existente con la vida actual. De los principios que ellos llevaron a la práctica, obtendremos la sabiduría que necesitamos para vivir como...