El ferrocarril transcontinental (The Transcontinental Railroad)

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.

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

The Industrial Revolution was one of the most dramatic eras of all time, filled with fascinating people, strange events, and incredible stories. This period of great change comes into sharp focus through each spread with detailed, accessible language. Each fact is complemented with vivid, carefully-chosen historical images and illustrations, and a caption that adds just a touch more history. Readers are drawn deep into the facts not covered in history textbooks, like working conditions, inventions, failures, and characters, to make this important history lesson fun and engaging.

Camile, Deirdre, Edith y Leonor son las protagonistas de la saga rom�ntica ambientada en la �poca Victoriana Las feas tambi�n los enamoran, cuatro historias que demuestran que el amor se rige por su propia l�gica. En la era victoriana Camile, Deirdre, Edith y Leonor, unas protagonistas f�sicamente imperfectas, son capaces de sobreponerse a los prejuicios de la sociedad, de cuyos est�ndares de belleza est�n alejadas. Como cualquier mujer, sienten, aman y sufren, pero para alcanzar la felicidad deber�n vencer obst�culos como la terquedad, el resentimiento o las inseguridades,...

Jane Goodall had a passion to learn about animals. Readers will learn all about her adventurous life among chimpanzees and other primates in this inspiring, Spanish-translated nonfiction biographical title. Children will be fascinated by the vibrant images, stimulating facts, and accessible glossary that will assist in vocabulary improvement. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.