El perro en la niebla

This book introduces readers to the first inhabitants of the Wild West. Readers will learn about Native American struggles over land and the historical and heartbreaking Trail of Tears. Through rich text and historic photographs, readers will learn about how life changed for Native Americans when white settlers started moving west. Engaging text explains important people and events, including the Great Sioux War of 1876 and Crazy Horse. "Truth or Myth?" fact boxes shed light on the real experiences of Native Americans while sidebars provide additional opportunities for readers to deepen their ...

Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass relied on his own determination and ingenuity to carve a path to freedom. Once free, he dedicated his life to improving the lives of others and fighting for justice and equality. This inspirational Spanish biography uses primary sources to engage students in learning about the fascinating life of Frederick Douglass. Students will build their literacy skills as they are immersed in social studies content. Text features include a glossary and an index to increase comprehension and academic vocabulary.

La historia del viaje oceánico renacentista está plagada de episodios de gran intensidad, pero pocos, como esta Carta del descubrimiento de Brasil, dirigida al rey Manuel I, son capaces de recoger, sin artificio ni metáfora, sin juicio cultural ni rígidos conceptos raciales, el momento privilegiado en que las naves europeas tomaron por primera vez contacto con las culturas de las costas meridionales de América. La Carta, por la que en el año 1500 el escribano Caminha informa al rey sobre las recién descubiertas tierras de la Vera Cruz, es un precoz, impresionista y riguroso tratado...

Plants are the living things that have been on the planet longer. How do they manage to protect themselves if they can't move? Explore the different mechanisms that plants use to survive in different habitats.