Viaje a través de la Vía Láctea (A Trip Through the Milky Way)

Before there was the U.S. Constitution, there were the Articles of Confederation. Readers discover the story behind the first written constitution of the United States—from the factors that inspired its creation to the reasons why it was replaced. The detailed main text is enhanced by informative sidebars and graphic organizers. Historical images, including relevant primary sources, allow readers to immerse themselves in this historical period. Readers are given the chance to thoroughly examine elements of the original document, making them feel like true historians. They’re sure to enjoy ...

The idea of the Roaring '20s conjures up images of speakeasies, women with short, saucy hairdos, and hot jazz. Readers will learn about the historical events that define this decade, including the devastating war that preceded it. An explanation about project-based learning will help readers understand how it can help them research their topic in unique and interesting ways. Constructive suggestions offer ideas for projects, while encouraging readers to take their studies in new and interesting directions.

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...

Discover what it takes to be an Emergency Room doctor in this enlightening, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Readers learn about the hard work and dedication it takes to have a career as an ER doctor and what a typical day is like in the emergency room. From medical school to residency, medical symptoms to diagnosis, children will learn all about the steps it takes to get involved in this profession. This engaging title features vivid photos, helpful charts and diagrams, informational text, a glossary of terms, and an interview with a real-life ER doctor to delight, inform, and encourage...

En los sueños del joven Likango se repite cada noche la espantosa aparición de una hiena tuerta, la misma que mató a su madre cuando él tenía seis años. Otros hechos inquietantes, como el descubrimiento de un misterioso cadáver cerca del poblado, le empujan a salir en busca de respuestas. Por el camino conoce a Yembela, una enigmática muchacha de otra tribu, y juntos se enfrentarán a una oscura conspiración que pretende sembrar la comarca de terror y muerte.

This title will introduce little readers to the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. Readers will gather basic, biographical information about Lincoln through easy-to-read, simple text. They?ll also love the historical photographs, the More Facts section, and bolded glossary terms. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.