Las Misiones de California

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 explores California’s unique geography: the coastal region, the Central Valley, the mountain region, and the desert region. 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...

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 creation of the Transcontinental Railroad. 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 information and primary source maps, images, and...

In 1876, France decided to give the United States a very big and very special present--the Statue of Liberty. The gift was to commemorate the 100th birthday of the United States, and just packing it was no small feat--350 pieces in 214 crates shipped across the ocean. The story of how the 111-foot-tall lady took her place in the New York Harbor will fascinate young readers.

Poetic text recounts the childhood of the noted Spanish poet, including his love for the nature and folklore of his native Andalusia, his introduction to music and literature at home, and his health problems.

Descubre todos los secretos sobre nuestros mejores amigos: LOS ANIMALES. ¡Lindos gatitos! ¡Pájaros de colores! Conoce a estos adorables animales, y a muchos otros, en esta alegre introducción a las mascotas familiares de todo tipo: peludas, con plumas, aletas o escamas; e incluso con caparazón. Descubrirás fotografías a pleno color en todas las páginas y juegos al final de cada capítulo para que la diversión no pare. En este libro encontrarás: * Más de 200 fotografías increíbles. * Explicaciones adecuadas para los niños sobre cómo escoger, cuidar y adiestrar a sus mascotas. *...

Este libro constituye una introducción a la psicología social. Proporciona la teoría y los instrumentos de análisis indispensables para conocer y dominar los fenómenos sociales. Está concebido como una herramienta pedagógica para los estudiantes de primer ciclo de enseñanza superior y de escuelas universitarias, pero se dirigen también a educadores, psicólogos, asesores psicopedagógicos, trabajadores sociales y a todos aquellos interesados en las ciencias humanas y sociales.