Piedra de toque

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.

'My Friend in the Bible' has beautifully illustrated stories, with simple phrases that children will understand. The story of the empty tomb talks about the resurrection of Jesus. The large typeface has been especially designed for little readers.

Although John Pentecost left the place and married Katherine, he feels very attached to his hometown in Lancashire, a beautiful place that harbors uncomfortable memories. But when John's grandfather dies, John will be forced to return home, where he will have to face decisions and sacrifices for the clan.

Until just over 150 years ago, northern Mexico extended thousands of kilometers farther than its current border with the United States. Many different indigenous groups flourished in that region before the Conquistadors arrived. What we know about their lives and customs is the result of archeological discoveries and the chronicles of the first Spanish priests and soldiers that had contact with them.