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.

This unique collection of children's games and songs is an exuberant expression of Colombian culture. The author includes a musical score for each piece, and provides a brief description of its rhythmic and melodic elements. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Whether it's in cake, pudding, cookies, or ice cream, chocolate is found in many different foods and styles of cooking! Early readers explore the history of chocolate and how it's made in this captivating, Spanish-translated nonfiction title that features vibrant images and fresh, informational text.

En este libro con partes móviles para niños, Buz la abeja rezumba por aquí y por allá en busca de un amigo con quien jugar. Habla con caracoles, orugas, escarabajos, hormigas, catarinas, y mariposas pero todo el mundo está muy ocupado.

Esta historia cuenta cómo un niño, sin quererlo, sube a un cuadrilátero: sólo que el combate no será máscara contra cabellera, como los que tanto disfruta en los espectáculos deportivos. Tendrá que pelear con toda su fuerza interior para sanar de leucemia, un viejo y mañoso adversario.