F. Scott Fitzgerald

When President Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from cash-strapped France in 1803, he doubled the size of the United States without really knowing what he was getting. He dispatched Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and their Corps of Discovery to explore a territory that would include part or all of fifteen future states and to seek a water route to the West Coast. Westward expansion began immediately, all for the bargain price of 15 million dollars. This book richly explores this fascinating part of history.

If a person were ever face-to-face with a huge, hungry animal with sharp teeth, they probably wouldn’t care exactly what that animal was! But from a safe location, can we tell whether it was a crocodile or alligator that wanted to take a bite? By examining their jaw structure, teeth, and other physical features, we can easily tell these two animals apart! Graphic organizers and amazing images highlight each animal’s habitat and other small differences between the two fearsome creatures, showing readers just what creature is lurking below the waters.

Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of data analysis. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how data analysis works in the real world. In this book, readers look at data about the population of Chicago in order to learn more about the city. This...

A María se le cae el mundo encima cuando su padre le dice que se trasladan a vivir a Bolivia. Un mundo desconocido que le reserva sorpresas que ella no espera. ¿Hasta qué punto el azar puede cambiar la vida de una persona? Una novela que muestra los problemas de adaptación y, también, la capacidad de superación personal.