Proyectos reales para explorar la Guerra Fría (Real-World Projects to Explore the Cold War)

Students will gain a deeper understanding of the Cold War by delving into major social studies topics in this project-based examination. The volume presents a series of broad questions touching on major themes in the social studies curriculum. Each question is accompanied by several paragraphs examining that question in the context of the Cold War, as well as a detailed project that prompts readers to think critically and present their findings or opinions in a particular format, such as a poster with side-by-side comparisons, a persuasive essay, or a class presentation.

This biography details one of the most captivating couples in the world: Prince William and Princess Catherine "Kate" Middleton, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Features include compelling descriptions of their early lives, including the dramatic events of William's childhood. Readers will learn about their courtship, marriage, and family life. A timeline of significant moments supports the narrative. An overarching theme is why they deserve to be called a "power couple," with an emphasis on the couple's public service and philanthropic efforts. The volume provides an authoritative, concise...

Texas has had some extraordinary people. This book covers some of them, such as Melinda Gates, astronaut Shannon Walker, and Bessie Coleman, the first African American female pilot. Age-appropriate text teaches readers about Texas's most important movers and shakers, while historical and contemporary images reinforce the book's key concepts.

Different types of birds eat different things to live. Some birds eat worms. Some eat fish. Find out what different birds need to eat to live. Paired to the fiction title Hungry For Worms.

This informative, Spanish-translated book teaches early readers about the importance of government and how it impacts our lives. Readers will learn about taxes, the three branches of government, voting, and more. Engaging, primary source documents and images keep students reading as they build their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge.

Luci ha decidido cazar las moscas que, zigzagueando entre las páginas de su cuaderno de tareas, le impiden concentrarse. Usará una red tejida con palabras y silencios: la red de sus versos. Poco a poco, los insectos que la niña atrapa en su poema invaden su imaginación: la radio zumba, su hermana es una larva, las gafas de su abuela son ojos de múltiples facetas; ella misma sabe volar, transformada en mosca de alas frágiles por el poder de la poesía. Los versos de este poemario zumban y cabriolean, invitando al lector a acompañar a los insectos - y a Luci - en su vuelo caprichoso.