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...

The dynamic books and accompanying audio CDs in this series introduce babies and young children to popular and traditional Spanish songs and classic folktales. Perfect for native and nonnative Spanish speakers alike, these guides teach basic vocabulary and are a useful and entertaining resource for helping children develop beginning language skills. Los libros y los CDs de audio adjuntos y dinámicos en esta serie introducen a los niños a canciones populares y tradicionales y cuentos folclóricos clásicos en español. Tanto para hispanohablantes como hablantes no nativos, estas guías...

El cachazoso y otros cuentos, incluye varias narraciones acontecidas en tierras hondureñas y una en suelo estadounidense. Abarca diversos tópicos entre ellos: amor a un pueblo, el estudio, el trabajo, la pobreza, el vicio, la codicia, la fortuna, la herencia, la infidelidad, y la amistad. ¿Por qué se les llama cachazosos a los oriundos de Talanga? Descúbrelo leyendo el primer cuento, donde Henry nos lleva a conocer su pueblo, su cultura y tradiciones. En las historias restantes experimentarás diversos sentimientos y emociones como el amor, el desamor, alegrías, tristezas, asombro,...

Did you know that the first wheel was not invented for transportation or that the system used to create computers was based on the functionality of a sewing machine? In a fun way, this book teaches the history behind inventions that have changed the way we live, from Ancient Mesopotamia to the present. Important details appear at the bottom of each page, including the name of the inventor, the time period, and the place where it occurred.

"Brief text introduces the concepts of long and short, comparing some of the world's longest animals with animals that are short -- in both English and Spanish"--Provided by publisher.