Viajeros románticos a Oriente

Learn about the rich history of Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad: how it started, the people who ran it, the indigenous population, and its legacy today.

"Pterodactyls are one of the most fascinating ancient creatures. Now in Spanish, this carefully leveled text includes fascinating facts about these fancy flyers in an accessible format. Diagrams, age-appropriate critical thinking questions, and other features inspire visual learning and engagement."

Explore the various islands that make up the Caribbean including the different plants and animals that inhabit this tropical paradise. Bright, dazzling photographs bring the Caribbean to life as readers are exposed to vocabulary related to the unique activities and customs of the Caribbean.

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...