Junípero Serra: Un misionero español

This nonfiction book explores the history, culture, customs, and beliefs of California's American Indian tribes including the Chumash, Tongva, Hupa, Yokuts, Quechan, and Coso tribes. Detailed primary source images in conjunction with Spanish text provide 3rd grade students with an inviting reading and learning experience as they build their social studies knowledge. This book includes basic informational text features including a glossary, an index, table of contents, and reader's guide. Students will be intrigued by Native American history with this fascinating nonfiction Spanish book.

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 book focuses on the history of California’s Native American tribes: the Tongva, Yokuts, Yana, and Yahi. 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 their grade level. Packed with...

Many people know that Benjamin Franklin discovered electricity through lightning, but he was also a great inventor and helped write the Declaration of Independence! Young readers will learn about Franklin's life in this appealing biography that has been translated into Spanish and features plenty of vibrant images, supportive text, "Fun Fact" boxes, and an accommodating timeline, glossary, and index. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

Este libro comenta la poesía temprana de Emily Dickinson a través de un estudio de los 22 poemas que constituyen su primer cuadernillo, todos escritos antes de 1859. Se comienza con un breve resumen del complejísimo proceso de publicación de la obra dickinsoniana. Después, se explica qué son los cuadernillos y cómo los trataron varios de los primeros editores. A continuación, se ofrece una lectura crítica del primer cuadernillo que se centra en la transformación de la fe cristiana de la joven poeta, y se finaliza con una edición bilingüe del mismo con notas críticas sobre cada...

Who are the people of Cuba? Readers will probe this question through this lively book about the cultural traditions, festivals, music, art, dance, and food of this Caribbean island nation. Analyzing how the country's history has shaped the cultural identity of its people, this comprehensive text sheds light on the unique contributions Cubans have made. Readers also learn that it is the largest island and most populated country in the Caribbean. Each spread features stunning photographs, which make the information pop. This engaging take on curricular social studies concepts is sure to capture ...

Con motivo del aniversario de la llegada del hombre a la luna, Lumen visita el mundo lunático. Al término de la Segunda Guerra Mundial (1945) las dos potencias más poderosas de la época, la URSS y los EEUU, iniciaron lo que se denominó la Guerra Fría. Una de las disputas más espectaculares fue la carrera del espacio. Tanto los comunistas como los capitalistas querían conquistar el espacio exterior, o que lo pareciese. La URSS iba por delante con sus proyectos Sputnik, pero los EEUU consiguieron ganar la partida más importante: que un hombre pisase la Luna. El 20 de julio del 1969, a...