Frederick Douglass: Líder del movimiento abolicionista (Frederick Douglass)

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.

Anno Domini 1412. Cuando a principios del siglo XV los grandes templos, iglesias y catedrales de Europa comienzan a derrumbarse, el pánico se apodera de la población. ¿Qué se esconde detrás de todo esto, la ira de Dios o del Diablo? En este ambiente de caos y confusión, Afra, la hermosa hija de un bibliotecario y el excéntrico maestro de obras Ulrich von Ensingen descubren un pergamino secreto cuyo contenido podría desencadenar el fin de Occidente. Con la ayuda de un alquimista, Afra y Ulrico logran descifrar el pergamino y pronto se dan cuenta de que se hallan en posesión de un...

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This primary source book provides firsthand accounts of history that give students personal insights into historical events. Learn about California’s history during the 20th century with this Spanish book that builds reading comprehension and social studies literacy. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at...

Our closest solar system is about 10 light years away. It has two main types of planets. Some are rocky and small, like planet Earth, while others are huge balls of gas, like Jupiter. Learn about how astronomers once thought our solar system was the one and only, to how they have now discovered hundreds of stars with planets orbiting them, which means there could be billions of solar systems in outer space! Just maybe, these alien worlds could host life, like our own amazing planet. This book allows students to use observations of the Sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be...

For use in schools and libraries only. Say Curtis describes his meeting with Pinkus Aylee, a black soldier, during the Civil War, and their capture by Southern troops. Based on a true story about the author's great-great-grandfather.