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.

Take a trip to the world market for an exciting way to learn about standard measurement! This title, that has been translated into Spanish, takes young readers to markets around the world, showing them how to measure common food items with standard measurements. Some things are measured by length! Some things are measured by weight! Children will learn these and other measurement techniques through vibrant images, fun examples, and simple mathematical charts, enhancing their mathematical and STEM skills. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

Hugo y Migue, los protagonistas de esta obra, están muy poco interesados en los estudios y mucho en divertirse. Son compañeros de clase pero socialmente de diferente poder adquisitivo. En una clase de Historia se quedan dormidos y aparecen en un paraje campestre, donde comenzarán un periplo lleno de aprendizajes para ambos. Una obra, cuyo trasfondo es la Revolución Francesa, donde aprenderán sobre una sociedad anterior y sobre sí mismos.

16 vidas extraordinarias de personas que luchan cada día por proteger el medioambiente. 16 cuentos para los pequeños héroes que salvaran nuestro planeta. ¿Qué tienen en común las estrellas de Hollywood Emma Watson y Leonardo DiCaprio con Pierre Rabbi, considerado el Gandhi de la agroecología, el estilistaTiziano Guardini o la ganadora del Premio Nobel Wangari Maathai? Todos ellos muestran su compromiso activo para salvaguardar el medioambiente y promueven un estilo de vida ecosostenible. Además, forman parte de esta antología verde con la que descubrirás 16 biografías, 16...

Learn about the Earth and the Moon with this engaging Spanish science reader. With easy-to-read text, this book teaches students important scientific concepts and vocabulary including the phases of the Moon, the movement of the Earth around the sun, and the rotation of the Earth. Aligned to state and national standards, the book contains nonfiction text features like an index, a glossary, captions, bold font, and detailed images to keep students connected to the text. A hands-on science experiment helps students apply what they have learned and develops critical thinking skills.