Junípero Serra: Un misionero español

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...

Some civil rights figures are household names, while others struggle to get their stories told. This biography details the life and activism of Sylvia Mendez, who helped desegregate California schools in the 1940s in the landmark federal case, Mendez v. Westminster. Latino students, scholars of social justice, and anyone who is inspired by underdog stories will find this highly engaging account of change compelling and informative, including its helpful timeline and historical imagery. Students will be engaged and inspired by a story that has gotten its due as more than a mere historical...

Teach students about trading and buying goods and services. In this Spanish-translated book, readers will learn about supply and demand, and learn the difference between wants and needs. Featuring images that support the informational text, students will build social studies content-area literacy and reading skills.

¡No hay peor tormenta que la que te creas en tu cabeza! Nuestra mente no descansa, ni siquiera cuando dormimos. Este libro puede ayudarte a identificar aquellos pensamientos que te hacen sentir nervioso, intranquilo, triste o enfadado. Además, podrás aprender fantásticos trucos para que los pensamientos que no te sean agradables se esfumen rápidamente de tu pequeña pero maravillosa cabeza!

Whether you call your January 6th celebration El Dia de los Reyes or the Feast of the Epiphany, you're celebrating a day dedicated to the three kings. Sometimes called the three wise men or the magi, these figures are part of the Christmas story and often appear in nativity scenes during this time of year. In some places, they're more important than Santa Claus. In this volume, readers discover the history of the three kings' story as well as how they are celebrated in cultures around the world today.