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The idea of the Roaring '20s conjures up images of speakeasies, women with short, saucy hairdos, and hot jazz. Readers will learn about the historical events that define this decade, including the devastating war that preceded it. An explanation about project-based learning will help readers understand how it can help them research their topic in unique and interesting ways. Constructive suggestions offer ideas for projects, while encouraging readers to take their studies in new and interesting directions.

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 history of California’s Native American tribes: the Tongva, Yokuts, Yana, and Yahi. 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...

Mi nombre es Pla y soy una niña de 11 años que tengo como misión de vida cuidar el planeta, pues la naturaleza se está acabando. Cada vez es menos «natural» y más «humana». Pienso que llevar una vida sustentable es respetar la Tierra y a quienes nos rodean. Si lo hacemos, nos servirá para que los recursos duren más y podamos vivir de la mejor forma posible. Si cuidamos los recursos, el planeta logrará sanarse y bajará la temperatura que ha aumentado en las últimas décadas. Si bien los adultos toman muchas decisiones, ¡tú también puedes hacer lo tuyo y decidir vivir de mejor...

Groups of American Indians had been living in the Texas region for thousands of years when American settlers decided to expand westward. This captivating book has been translated into Spanish and explores the history of American Indians in Texas and how each group found different ways to live in the region they inhabited. Readers will learn about a variety of tribes, including Karankawa tribe, Jumano, Caddo, Lipan Apache, and Shoshone and discover how they struggled to survive European colonization, the Indian Removal Act, and American expansion. Other topics include the Dawes Act, Indian...