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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...

SHAAAARRRKK! That's probably the last word anyone wants to hear while swimming in the warm blue sea. But most sharks aren't at all what people expect. In fact, those who think all sharks are giant, man-eating killers are in for a surprise. The compelling narrative, colorful illustrations, and captivating facts in SURPRISING SHARKS reveal that sharks come in all shapes and sizes - and probably should be more afraid of humans than we are of them. Back matter includes a note about sharks and an index.

La historia del fuego, poemario ganador del VI Concurso Literario Cementerio Metropolitano 2021,es un viaje al recuerdo de las experiencias de la infancia. Ese niño que reside en la voz poética conversa con su yo del pasado, rememorando objetos preciados, la tormenta de una tarde particular y los rayos de sol sobre el patio de juegos, pero también la soledad, el dolor y el aislamiento sufridos. A modo de catarsis, el yo contempla los antiguos estigmas de su piel, juega a ser otro antes de hundirse de nuevo en su memoria, donde entierra sus vivencias junto a las palabras de las antiguas...

Three Puerto Rican stories include the title story, which represents the land's indigenous Tainos; the tale of la Guinea, which is rooted in the nation's African culture; and la Mula's tale, a story of Spanish origin.