Stephen F. Austin 6-Pack

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 five-act script in Spanish allows students to perform roles at differentiated reading levels to accommodate all students. This engaging script teaches readers about the Civil Rights Movement, the Freedom Riders, and the Congress of Racial Equality. Students will perform roles to increase fluency, comprehension, and social studies content literacy. With a glossary, poem, and song, this resource will help students develop their vocabulary, create a stage presence, speak with meaning, and learn how to interact cooperatively with peers.

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...

It is time to learn about living things! Can you spot which things are living? Can you tell which things are nonliving? With images that are easy to identify and clear, simple sentence structures, this Spanish science reader simplifies scientific concepts for young readers. A fun and easy science experiment and Your Turn! activity provide more in-depth opportunities for additional learning. Nonfiction text features include a glossary and an index. Engage young learners with this dynamic text!

This historical novel will fascinate young readers as they learn about Mayan customs and lifestyle. A glossary of Mayan terms and authentic drawings will help children understand this highly advanced culture. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Clara y Jorge acaban de mudarse a una urbanización porque la convivencia con los vecinos del edificio donde vivían era insoportable. Esperan que ahora todo sea diferente, pero arrastran un secreto oscuro del que no pueden librarse y, aunque sus nuevos vecinos los acogen con entusiasmo, pronto descubrirán cosas terribles de su pasado que abrirán una grieta insalvable entre ellos. Los perros siempre ladran al anochecer es un relato de suspense que se lee de un tirón y que al mismo tiempo arroja luz sobre la condición humana, las dudas que lastran la existencia y la dificultad de enterrar...

Duelos, venenos, traiciones, perros sanguinarios y aborígenes altivos, entre otros, conforman el marco escogido por Gonzalo España para estos ocho relatos, concebidos magistralmente como un homenaje a la valentía y audacia de aquellos que dieron forma a nuestro legado histórico.