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...

It was known as the age of the dinosaurs, but other fascinating creatures roamed the Earth at the same time. Learn about lesser-known animals from the prehistoric era that are no less fascinating! Students will be engaged in reading about ancient animals like Gigantopithecus, Titanoboa, Megalodon, and more as they develop their skills at reading and writing numbers. This nonfiction math book combines math and literacy skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, intriguing sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make...

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.

El objetivo de este estudio es mostrar los posibles orígenes e influencia para la formulación del concepto de zombi anglo-americano, a través del análisis de distintas criaturas como el golem, el autómata, el lich, el ghoul o el zombi haitiano, entre otras, que aparecen tanto en la historia como en distintas religiones y partes del mundo. El estudio también muestra como la serie American Horror Story consigue crear una hibridación entre el zombi moderno y el zombi vudú haitiano que nos sorprende dando lugar a una nueva versión del monstruo de Frankenstein.

Texas has had some extraordinary people. This book covers some of them, such as Melinda Gates, astronaut Shannon Walker, and Bessie Coleman, the first African American female pilot. Age-appropriate text teaches readers about Texas's most important movers and shakers, while historical and contemporary images reinforce the book's key concepts.

Uno de los retos del siglo XXI es alcanzar la plena igualdad de derechos entre hombres y mujeres. Cien años después de que se celebrara por primera vez el Día Internacional de la Mujer, el 19 de marzo de 1911, te invitamos a conocer en las páginas de este libro a un grupo de mujeres que, en épocas en las que no tenían derecho a casi nada, se atrevieron a luchar por sus sueños, y llegaron, incluso, a cambiar la historia.

The London Eye opened on March 9, 2000. Although it hasn't been there long, the London Eye has already become an iconic symbol of London. No trip to London is complete without a visit to the London Eye! Learn about the history and creation of Europe's tallest observation wheel as you build your arithmetic skills! This Spanish math book combines math and literacy skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, engaging sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning math relevant and fun. Text features include a table of ...