Columbus Day / Día de la Raza

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into what life was like during Westward Expansion. Students will learn about the reasons people headed west, the gold rush, the Homestead Act, Manifest Destiny, the Oregon Trail, and more. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at ...

José María de Mena, cordobés de nacimiento, es Doctor en Filosofía y Letras, especializado en Historia, Licenciado en Ciencias de la Información y Diplomado en Teología. Desde 1946 ha desarrollado su intensa labor docente (en Sevilla y Bogotá), su labor periodística de divulgación de temas históricos (en ABC, Diario Madrid, Diario Da Manha de Lisboa y El Siglo de Bogotá) y su inmensa tarea editorial de divulgación de temas históricos de las ciudades de Sevilla, Córdoba, Barcelona, Madrid y de la historia de España a través de de treinta y ocho libros sobre asuntos de interés...

Learn all about Major League Soccer. Discover fascinating facts, from record-breaking stars to winning teams and important positions.

What is the most effective way to study for a test? Whether it's gearing up for the SATs or cramming for a history exam at school, this book is here to help. Packed with results-driven recommendations on everything from time management to reducing stress, it provides students with the tools they need to develop more efficient study habits and boost their grades. Indispensable sidebars are included throughout, as are suggestions for how to apply essential test-prep skills in the workplace and beyond.