California: Nace un estado (California: Becoming a State)

This Spanish nonfiction book gives students a close-up look at media by exploring all forms and how it plays an important role in society. Ideal for young readers, the book includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. Students will learn to tell the difference between facts and opinions with this exciting book and the accompanying extension activity. This 32-page full-color Spanish book defines media, explains how to separate fact from fiction. It also covers important ideas like democracy and censorship, plus includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the...

Meet six women who did great things. They were leaders in politics, civil rights, healthcare, science, and sports. They helped and inspired others. All of them followed their dreams. Discover the journeys they took. This inspiring Spanish book introduces second grade students to the lives of notable women including Marie Curie, Clara Barton, Wilma Rudolph, Rosa Parks, and more. Engaging images in conjunction with easy-to-read text and basic text features provide readers with an inviting reading and learning experience.

Meet six women who did great things. They were leaders in politics, civil rights, healthcare, science, and sports. They helped and inspired others. All of them followed their dreams. Discover the journeys they took. This inspiring Spanish book introduces second grade students to the lives of notable women including Marie Curie, Clara Barton, Wilma Rudolph, Rosa Parks, and more. Engaging images in conjunction with easy-to-read text and basic text features provide readers with an inviting reading and learning experience.

Concebido como un homenaje al volumen de relatos De qué hablamos cuando hablamos de amor, de Raymond Carver --uno de los autores norteamericanos que Murakami ha traducido al japonés--, este libro es tal vez el más personal de los suyos, donde manifiesta más ampliamente sus opiniones sobre la literatura y sus propias obras. Con él, además, Murakami se inscribe en la tradición de aquellos autores que dedicaron una de sus obras a su deporte favorito.--Desde la descripción de la editorial.

Students will gain a deeper understanding of the Cold War by delving into major social studies topics in this project-based examination. The volume presents a series of broad questions touching on major themes in the social studies curriculum. Each question is accompanied by several paragraphs examining that question in the context of the Cold War, as well as a detailed project that prompts readers to think critically and present their findings or opinions in a particular format, such as a poster with side-by-side comparisons, a persuasive essay, or a class presentation.

Sarah es la primera persona en su familia que no ha nacido como esclava. Pero ser libre no significa que Sarah no deba trabajar. Cocina, limpia, recoge algodón, lava la ropa y cuida de niños. Y cuando tiene que trabajar, Sarah se recoge el pelo. Un día, ¡se le empieza a caer! En lugar de darse por vencida, Sarah empieza a probar y mezclar productos y acaba inventando algo mejor que cualquier champú o aceite que haya probado... Gracias a este producto milagroso, decide crear su propia empresa.

Existen los fantasmas? ¡Viaja al medio oeste de Estados Unidos y deci ́delo tu ́! Explora los rincones de la mansio ́n Lemp, atraviesa el cementerio de Bachelor's Grove y recorre el castillo de Franklin. ¡Te espera una aventura espeluznante!