Our Little Heroes / Nuestros pequeños héroes

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 vida de Eva, una muchacha de 12 años, sufre un giro dramático cuando su madre entra en coma por circunstancias desconocidas. Su padre, entonces, decide enviarla una temporada a la isla de El Hierro, con su abuelo, al que apenas ve. Allí no solo descubrirá los encantos y misterios de la zona, sus costumbres y sus gentes, sino que, ayudada por su nuevo amigo Jonay, vivirá una fantástica aventura en donde leyendas como la del Garoé juegan un papel esencial. El desafío de la leyenda es una estupenda novela de aventuras, llena de acción y misterio, que nos descubre los encantos y el...

Find out how tools have helped people hunt, build, and make life easier in this engaging, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. With colorful images, timelines, charts, a glossary to assist with vocabulary improvement, and an index, children will learn how tools throughout time have made such an important impact on life as we know it! Featured eras include the Stone Age and the Industrial Revolution. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

It’s fiesta time! Cinco de Mayo is a fiesta day in Mexico and the United States. It’s celebrated on the fifth of May. This colorful holiday honors Mexico’s victory over the French army at the Battle of Pueblo in 1862. People march in parades, dance, and set off fireworks. Families enjoy traditional Mexican food and drink. Then they watch people act out the famous battle. Find out more about this joyful celebration of Mexican culture.