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Some civil rights figures are household names, while others struggle to get their stories told. This biography details the life and activism of Sylvia Mendez, who helped desegregate California schools in the 1940s in the landmark federal case, Mendez v. Westminster. Latino students, scholars of social justice, and anyone who is inspired by underdog stories will find this highly engaging account of change compelling and informative, including its helpful timeline and historical imagery. Students will be engaged and inspired by a story that has gotten its due as more than a mere historical...

El Dragón del Norte se enamoró de una hojita y, para que no se secara, se convirtió en un río. Tan caudaloso resultó que el Señor del Cielo le nombró Emperador de las Aguas Terrestres. Aunque los grandes ríos de China terminaron reconociendo su autoridad, él era tan inexperto que cometió cinco graves errores: enfrentó a los Inmortales, se emborrachó, reveló dónde había escondido su antigua bola de dragón, desveló en qué punto de sus orillas se encontraba el barro con el que la diosa Nuwa había moldeado al primer hombre y, sobre todo, despreció a uno de sus afluentes. Esto...

Ants are known as one of nature's hardest working animals. Their strength and persistence in bringing food to their colonies have been well documented. Now, beginning readers have a chance to learn about some of the littlest bugs in this volume written just for them. Complete with information about what ants eat, how they live, and generally how they stay so busy, this book is a must-have to satisfy the curiosity of your youngest naturalists. Eye-catching and unique photographs complement the low-ATOS text and aid in comprehension.

Our toilets toil away for us every day. Yet, they get little thanks for their hard work! When you think of toilets, you probably picture one in your home. But, toilets can be very different around the world. At first glance, a toilet is a simple device, but they are critical for proper sanitation. There are many people worldwide who do not have access to a toilet. Let's dive into an exploration of the history, importance, and inner workings of toilets! This Spanish book combines math and literacy skills and uses everyday examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The...