María la frontera y el camino

In order for any democracy to function well, understanding how and when to compromise is a necessity. This book introduces students to how compromise makes governing possible. Using examples of how compromise works in their own lives, students will gain a better understanding of how compromise work on a larger level. Conversely, readers will also learn that compromise may be the wrong course of action in some situations and that some issues are of such critical importance or high moral worth that standing firm is appropriate.

Like all living things, plants need to reproduce to survive. Wind, water, animals, and people all play a role in this process. This nonfiction Spanish book teaches students about plant reproduction, and introduces them to important scientific concepts and vocabulary terms like angiosperm, gymnosperm, gametophyte, and pollination. The intriguing images, detailed diagrams, and stimulating sidebars will keep students connected to the text. The fun lab activity provides a real-world learning experience that supports STEM instruction. Aligned to state and national standards, the leveled text...

"Lady Isabel Pelham y Gerard Faulkner, marqués de Grayson, son la pareja más escandalosa de todo Londres. Tienen en común una lujuria desmedida, un gran ingenio, una provocativa reputación en entredicho y, lo más importante, ninguna intención de enamorarse el uno del otro, algo con lo que tirarían por la borda su matrimonio de conveniencia. Por nada del mundo romperían esa farsa ... hasta que el destino aparta a Gerard del lado de Isabel. Cuatro años más tarde, el marqués de Grayson regresa a casa. Isabel se encuentra con que el pícaro joven se ha convertido en un hombre poderoso...

The early nineteenth century in the United States was a study of contrasts. On the one hand, the Jazz Age brought cultural liberation, vivacity, and reckless consumption; on the other, the Great Depression brought poverty and desperation to millions. Explore these periods in American history through the eyes of the people who lived them.