Benjamin Franklin

After several military accomplishments, Mirabeau B. Lamar entered the world of Texas politics. Elected president in 1838, Lamar faced a host of problems with mixed success. His advocacy for education laid the framework for public education in Texas.

¿Existieron de verdad, en un tiempo lejano, los dragones voladores, los grifos dorados, los unicornios mágicos, los gigantes y las sirenas? ¿O acaso estas criaturas misteriosas son producto de la imaginación de nuestros antepasados? En las páginas de este libro nos convertiremos en auténticos paleontólogos y rastrearemos los valiosos indicios que se esconden en los fósiles de los animales prehistóricos más extraordinarios. Un recorrido apasionante para conocer más sobre los dinosaurios, paquidermos, moluscos y reptiles acuáticos que poblaron nuestro planeta hace millones de años, ...

During the summer, it is warm outside. During the winter, it is cold. This is because of seasons. This Spanish science reader introduces students to the seasons. With easy-to-read text and vivid images, this book teaches students important scientific subjects and vocabulary terms like migrate, hibernate, cycle, and harvest. Aligned to state and national standards, the book contains nonfiction text features like an index, a glossary, captions, and bold font to keep students connected to the text. A hands-on science experiment helps students apply what they have learned and develops critical...

In 1939, a war that would encompass the world began in Europe. Readers will learn about the causes of World War II in this nonfiction Spanish-translated book. The supportive text and fascinating sidebars work in conjunction with the stunning photos and appealing scrapbook layout to provide an enjoyable and enlightening experience that teaches readers about such events and topics as Pearl Harbor, blitzkreig, and concentration and internment camps. Readers will also learn about infamous figures from the war like Adolph Hitler, Sir Winston Churchill, Franklin Roosevelt, and even Rosie the...