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...

Describes jet-powered hydroplane boats, including information on their design and speed. Written in English and Spanish.

“Era una noche lluviosa, de insomnio, cuando la poesía llamó a las puertas de mi casa; me sentía solo, débil y un poco ciego. Escribí mis primeras líneas en una hoja de cuaderno escolar y a partir de ese día, mi vida tuvo sentido…” Llorar letras, sangrar versos de Gustavo Vázquez Gustavo Vázquez, digno hijo de la patria de Amado Nervo, Frida Kahlo, Rosario Castellanos, Octavio Paz, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, Concha Urquiza, entre otros y otras valiosas exponentes de la literatura mexicana para el mundo, surge en la plataforma de la poesía americana con una conmovedora como...

Describes what early planes and air travel were like, how planes were developed to travel faster, and presents some pioneers of aviation.

Cuando sea mayor, Viento Pequeño quiere ser un viento importante, pero no sabe qué oficio elegir. Para resolver sus dudas, Viento Pequeño decide hacer un viaje y conocer las diferentes funciones que un viento puede desempeñar en la naturaleza. Resulta que hay vientos que ayudan a sembrar la tierra, otros que se dedican a destruirlo todo, los que contribuyen a provocar las lluvias... Pero, ¿cuál será la vocación de Viento Pequeño?