La historia del helado (The Story of Ice Cream)

In 1991, preparation for the construction of a new federal office building led to a startling discovery: a skeleton. Further excavation exposed the bones of 420 men, women, and children. This area of New York had been a burial ground set aside for both free and enslaved Africans during the 1600s and 1700s. It’s thought to be one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. This noteworthy book—which includes sidebars, fact boxes, a timeline, and maps—fills in the gaps of history books, exposing much about what life was like in colonial New York for Africans.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Introduce readers to some of the most well-known criminals and tyrants of the past with this fascinating, Spanish-translated nonfiction book! Featuring intriguing facts and theories, colorful images, and informational text in conjunction with a glossary of terms, a bibliography, and a list of helpful websites with more information, readers will want to learn all they can about ancient history and the bad guys and gals from the past.

A finales de 1938, Manuel y su madre enferma intentan alejarse del hambre, el frío y los bombardeos que sacuden la ciudad de Barcelona. En su huida hacia el exilio tendrán que recorrer un largo camino salpicado de peligros y sinsabores. Manuel, solo y al límite de su resistencia física, conseguirá sobrevivir gracias a la amistad y generosidad de héroes anónimos que se cruzan en su camino.

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...