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.

"Durante los últimos treinta años, las vidas del señor y la señora Jha han estado definidas por los espacios pequeños y atestados, el no llegar a fin de mes, los vecinos cotillas y los pequeños dramas, como el robo de unos pantalones de yoga o los hartazgos tras décadas de matrimonio. Sin embargo, el señor Jha recibe una cantidad de dinero tan grande como inesperada, y decide llevarse a su esposa del bloque residencial de Delhi Este para instalarse en el barrio rico de la ciudad. Allí, el señor Jha se propondrá estar a la altura de su nuevo estatus, cueste lo que cueste: corbatas...

Introduce little ones to the vowels through the help of La Catrina in both English and Spanish! Don't forget to round out the o for ofrenda, and carefully sound out your i for iluminación just in time to light the way to the celebrations. Inspired by one of the strongest icons of Día de Muertos or "Day of the Dead," this book introduces little ones to the vowels in both English and Spanish - and teaches them to recognize them by the sound they make! This book is perfect for parents to guide their little ones through the vowels in both English and Spanish, as well as introduce them to the...

"Young children will love carrying around these little Bible story classics, from the best-selling First Bible Collection."Beautifully illustrated and vividly retold, these books feature a sturdy carry-along handle. Don't be surprised if kids tote these tales everywhere they go. It's made to travel--and treasure!

Thank you for caring. –Billie Eilish La legendaria Billie Eilish nos comparte una ventana muy personal de su vida –dentro y fuera del escenario– en este asombroso libro de fotografías. Cada una de las fotos ha sido cuidadosamente seleccionada y acomodada por la propia Billie, capturando sus más significativos momentos. Complementado con una introducción y pies de foto, Billie nos comparte sus pensamientos sobre esta salvaje travesía en la que está hasta ahora.