El Asesinato de Abraham Lincoln

Este libro relata, en formato de novela gráfica, el asesinato de Abraham Lincoln. El presidente Lincoln fue asesinado en los Estados Unidos en un atentado personal en el Teatro Ford, ocurrido el 14 de abril de 1865, con un arma de fuego por un desconocido que más tarde sería identificado como John W.Booth. Abraham Lincoln murió por una herida de bala en la cabeza, sin orificio de salida, en la región occipital. De acuerdo a las descripciones de los médicos, dicha herida sería mortal incluso en el tiempo actual. Aún y cuando se le hubiera salvado la vida, Lincoln habría quedado...

Biography of Benjamin Franklin, a great American inventor, statesmen and diplomat as well as one of the founding fathers of the United States of America. In graphic novel format.

As a young boy, Jos Marti he traveled to the countryside of Cuba and fell in love with the natural beauty of the land. During this trip he also witnessed the cruelties of slavery on sugar plantations. From that moment, Mart began to fight for the abolishment of slavery and for Cuban independence from Spain through his writing. By age seventeen, he was declared an enemy of Spain and was forced to leave his beloved island. Marti traveled the world and eventually settled in New York City. But the longer he stayed away from his homeland, the sicker and weaker he became. On doctor's orders he...

One of the most famous American symbols, the Statue of Liberty stands for freedom and opportunity. Standing on Liberty Island at the tip of New York City, the statue welcomed immigrants from around the world to America's shores. Built by France as a gift to America after the Revolutionary War, the statue's torch spreads the light of freedom into the world.

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into what life was like during Westward Expansion. Students will learn about the reasons people headed west, the gold rush, the Homestead Act, Manifest Destiny, the Oregon Trail, and more. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at ...

Roberto Clemente is remembered as a one of the greatest baseball players who ever lived, but more than that, he was also a man who believed in equality for all. Readers will learn about his incredible life in this inspiring, Spanish-translated nonfiction biographical title. Children will enthusiastically want to learn all they can about Roberto's amazing life as the first Puerto Rican in major league baseball through vibrant images, intriguing facts, a helpful timeline, and a glossary that will assist in vocabulary improvement.