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People today refer to the Midwestern and prairie states as flyover country. During the Civil War, crossing those areas was the biggest obstacle in uniting the East and West Coasts of our divided nation. An act of Congress in 1862 authorized the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific railroad companies to build a railroad that would link the coasts. Seven years later, on May 10, 1869, an overwhelmingly immigrant labor force completed the task when a rail line was join in Promontory, Utah. The states had become united at last.

Using helpful charts, graphs, informational text in conjunction with vivid images and intriguing facts, this engaging, Spanish-translated title allows early elementary readers to explore the ecosystem, plants, and animals of the deserts around the world.

Readers will discover what you can do at a post office, such as buying stamps, checking a PO box, and sending a letter. This book's easy-to-follow narrative makes it perfect for beginning readers. A photo glossary offers new vocabulary, while a website link page suggests routes to more information.

Los haikus son una de las formas poéticas más conocidas y más apreciadas en el mundo. Son tan sencillos que se pueden enseñar a los niños, aunque asimismo pueden ser fruto de una vida de estudio y de dedicación. En su exploración evocadora de la vida y de la naturaleza pueden manifestar también un delicioso sentido del humor y de lo lúdico. Estas poesías no solo son expresiones de la delicada sensibilidad japonesa, sino de las intemporales reacciones humanas ante el mundo que nos rodea.