Francisco Coronado

It was September 14, 1814, and America and Great Britain were at war. Frances Scott Key watched from the deck of a British ship, where he was being held captive, as cannons exploded around them. After 25 hours, the fighting ceased and Key peered through the clearing smoke, looking for some sign as to the outcome of the battle. Was the American flag still flying? His wartime experience inspired Key to write a poem, which was later set to music and became America’s national anthem. This book tells the story of the inspiration behind our national anthem, which helped transform the flag into a...

Una obra poética basada en la metáfora de un pajarito que estuvo cautivo, que después de algunos años logra salir, y decide cantar una dulcísona tonada, al compás de tres notas en una; quizá alguien lo escuche, y tal vez disfrute de su canto...Mientras tanto, el pajarito solo espera... Descansa en un curioso columpio... Reposa a través del tiempo... Está es la historia de ese pajarito cautivo, que misteriosamente logró estar libre.¿Cuál es su nombre? ¿Cómo salió? ¿Alguien lo liberó? ¿Quien podría ser?Y lo más importante... Que sea quien sea, debió de tener la llave. Más...

Severn Cullis-Suzuki was only twelve years old when he addressed the entire world: What are we doing to Earth, our home? How far can human greed go? Little Severn embarrassed the world leaders and asked them to be consistent, that their actions would reflect their words. An emotional speech, full of truths as simple as they are revealing, and even more relevant today than when it was delivered. This is a bilingual edition.

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 historical events. This primary source biography focuses on the life and times of Junípero Serra, the Franciscan missionary who created missions that stretched from San Francisco to San Diego. 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...