Viaje a través de la Vía Láctea (A Trip Through the Milky Way)

The idea of the Roaring '20s conjures up images of speakeasies, women with short, saucy hairdos, and hot jazz. Readers will learn about the historical events that define this decade, including the devastating war that preceded it. An explanation about project-based learning will help readers understand how it can help them research their topic in unique and interesting ways. Constructive suggestions offer ideas for projects, while encouraging readers to take their studies in new and interesting directions.

People today refer to the Midwestern and prairie states as flyover country. During the Civil War, crossing those areas was the biggest obstacle in uniting the East and West Coasts of our divided nation. An act of Congress in 1862 authorized the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific railroad companies to build a railroad that would link the coasts. Seven years later, on May 10, 1869, an overwhelmingly immigrant labor force completed the task when a rail line was join in Promontory, Utah. The states had become united at last.

En Afganistán, desde la llegada de los talibanes, las niñas tenían prohibido ir a la escuela, y las mujeres tenían prohibido salir de su casa sin ir acompañadas por un hombre de su familia. Esta es la historia real de una niña llamada Nasreen. Su abuela decide llevarla a una escuela secreta. Gracias a ella, Nasreen descubrirá nuevos horizontes y compartirá sus experiencias con otras niñas.

Comprar una ternera recién nacida para seguir su vida y contarla. La vida de una vaca es la historia de Juan Pablo y La Negra, un animal que el autor compra en efectivo para meterse de lleno en la industria. En el camino se asocia a un productor ganadero, va a remates y frigoríficos, conoce al Rey de la Carne, al peluquero de los toros de exhibición de Mel Gibson y le explican en detalle el mercado de criar, matar y comer animales: toda la cadena de producción de Argentina, un país enloquecido por el asado. Esta es la historia de La Negra, pero también la de millones que, como ella,...

Who are the people of Cuba? Readers will probe this question through this lively book about the cultural traditions, festivals, music, art, dance, and food of this Caribbean island nation. Analyzing how the country's history has shaped the cultural identity of its people, this comprehensive text sheds light on the unique contributions Cubans have made. Readers also learn that it is the largest island and most populated country in the Caribbean. Each spread features stunning photographs, which make the information pop. This engaging take on curricular social studies concepts is sure to capture ...