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...

¿Cómo funcionan juntas las palancas, los martillos y las cuerdas de un piano para hacer música? ¿Cómo afectan su sonido el tamaño y la forma de la campana de una trompeta? Encuentre las respuestas a estas preguntas, y más, con este libro de STEAM que despertará la curiosidad sobre los temas de STEAM a través de ejemplos del mundo real. Creado en colaboración con la Institución Smithsonian, presenta un desafío STEAM práctico que es perfecto para los espacios de creación y que guía a los estudiantes paso a paso a través del proceso de diseño de ingeniería. Establezca...

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Welcome to Canada! From its majestic mountains to its exciting sports, readers are invited to explore what makes Canada so special in this exciting, Spanish-translated nonfiction title! With informational text, fresh vocabulary, and engaging maps, readers will be engaged from beginning to end.

Martes con mi viejo profesor es un libro que nació de los encuentros de cada martes entre el periodista Mitch Albom y su antiguo profesor de la universidad, Morrie Schwartz, y se ha convertido en un extraordinario best seller en todo el mundo.Se trata de un libro sencillo e intenso a la bez, que nos lleva a reflexionar gracias a las profundas verdades que encierra. Además constituye un extraordinario testamento espiritual y una formidable lección de vida para todos.

A young boy tries to help his younger brother, whose mind and body has become occupied by another boy, a young soldier in Saddam Hussein's army during the Persian Gulf War.