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.

Through vivid, engaging images, children will be introduced to different types of animals. Parents and children will enjoy a shared reading experience, with photographs showing animal parents and babies in their natural habitats. Young learners who do not yet know how to read, or those who are just beginning, will be inspired to tell their stories with this wordless book that supports early childhood literacy.

The ability to work in teams, communicate effectively, and improve efficiency make for highly successful professionals. Written in easy-to-access language, this book aligns with the Core Curriculum requirement of teaching students how to develop research projects that are similar to those they might face in their careers. It also provides guidance on building and participating in teams, bolstering interpersonal skills, and developing assertiveness. This volume contains concrete, real-world examples of actions students can take now to help them attain their desired futures.

Esta es la primera novela larga del gran escritor ruso despues de su retorno de Siberia, donde estuvo deportado varios anos. El heroe de la obra, un personaje inquietante y complejo, Vanja, cuenta su propia historia. El nucleo argumental se teje en torno a la pugna de Vanja con el hijo del principe Valkorskij por el amor de una misma mujer. Y tambien a partir del proceso de que ha sido victima el administrador de dicho principe. Las reacciones vitales y morales de los personajes de Humillados y ofendidos responden a la gran preocupacion de hondura psicologica y de plasmacion de caracteres que ...

Vocabulary words for a variety of locations and activities are introduced with supporting illustrations.