Sofía Reyes

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.

La vida puede volverse de pronto el peor circuito de carreras. Esa es la impresión que tienen Javier y Paula cuando descubren, con 15 años, que van a ser padres. A partir de ese momento, aunque los adultos de su entorno sean un apoyo, tendrán que ser ellos los que tomen sus propias decisiones.

Describes jet-powered hydroplane boats, including information on their design and speed. Written in English and Spanish.

Spanish Language Discover Series Books for Babies & Toddlers: Pets Who wants a pet? Just because you know you'll be the one to take care of your child's pet, doesn't mean you have to stop them from dreaming. Cats, dogs, hamsters and horses--there's a pet for everyone in this book. Each page features a beautiful photo of a pet with a simple title beneath. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce farm animals, their sounds and colors to kids. In this Xist Kids Spanish Edition, Spanish text brings the story to new audiences. This book is in...