Las naciones indigenas de California (California's Indian Nations)

Junípero Serra was an influential Franciscan missionary who created missions that stretched from San Francisco to San Diego. His impact on California is still felt-and debated-today. Introduce students to his life with this nonfiction biography that builds students' reading skills and promotes social studies content literacy. The dynamic primary source maps, letters, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state...

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 biography focuses on the life and times of Junípero Serra, the Franciscan missionary who created missions that stretched from San Francisco to San Diego. 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...

Seis irresistibles narraciones nos transportan al universo del comisario Montalbano en toda su riqueza y esplendor, para deleite de los lectores adictos a su particular filosofía de vida. A plena luz del despiadado sol siciliano, con un humor no exento del realismo más implacable, surge un caudal de sentimientos irrefrenables: el odio que provoca una venganza cuyas consecuencias han de durar décadas; o los resquemores que despierta en todo el cuerpo de policía de Vigàta el comportamiento aparentemente ingenuo de la joven Grazia Giangrasso

Siguiendo los relatos en la Biblia, este libro comienza con “En el principio”, y cubre una amplia variedad de acontecimientos clave, como “Samuel escucha”, “Ester salva a su pueblo”, “Un ciego puede ver” y “Jesús camina sobre el lago”, hasta llegar a “Jesús va a volver”. Cada historia ocupa una doble página e incluye ilustraciones brillantes y coloridas. Following the narrative of the Bible, this book starts with At the Beginning, and covers a wide variety of key events, including Samuel Listens, Esther, A Blind Man Sees, and Jesus Walks on the Lake, through to One...

El machismo y la violencia de género explicados de una forma muy cercana por Pamela Palenciano, autora del famoso monólogo No solo duelen los golpes. Pamela Palenciano sobrevivió a una relación de maltrato que duró toda su adolescencia. En este libro comparte lo que vivió y nos brinda una mirada fresca e ingeniosa que analiza con profundidad la idea del amor romántico y cómo nos afectan los roles de género. O, dicho de otra manera, por qué los hombres compiten por todo, por qué las mujeres de los anuncios siempre salen con la boca abierta y qué le pasa a la princesa después de...

Learn what it takes to be a community leader. This Spanish nonfiction book emphasizes the importance of local leaders and it includes a fiction story related to the topic, glossary, bonus activity, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color Spanish book describes the roles and responsibilities of various leadership positions. It also covers important civics topics like volunteerism and leadership, and includes an extension activity for grade 2. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool, to explore communities, local government, and how individuals...