Arthur Conan Doyle

Learn about the rich history of Mission San Luis Rey de Francia: how it started, the people who ran it, the indigenous population, and its legacy today.

Tome un viaje a México y mira por que este país es especial. Este texto ayuda a los lectores a aprender sobre la comida, los animales y la cultura de México. Las fotografías de color y las preguntas de pensamiento crítico completan esta divertida mirada a las personas y lugares de México. Take a trip to Mexico and find out what makes this country special. Now in Spanish, this carefully leveled text helps readers learn about the food, animals, and culture of Mexico. Full-color photographs and age-appropriate critical thinking questions round out this fun look at the people and places of...

Profiles a Mexican woman who saved more than twenty Texan rebels taken prisoner during the Texas Revolution from being shot under General Santa Anna's orders.

Did you know the first battery-powered vehicle was created in the 1830s? People who attended the 1892 World's Fair in Chicago could see one. And in 1894, you could buy an "Electrobat" and travel 25 miles on a single charge! Since then, EVs have surged in popularity and have become much more technologically advanced. Learn the history of EVs, how they work, why they're good for the environment, and discover the future of the electric vehicle! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish-translated Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging...