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 how zookeepers at the National Zoo keep the animals healthy and happy. This Spanish book features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

Rodeo Barrel Racing Is Described In This Book. Readers Learn About Necessary Equipment And Techniques, Famous Riders, Animals, Records, Venues, And Championships.

El autor nos propone, en once talleres, un sinfín de actividades para trabajar el lenguaje en la E.S.O.: redacción de autobiografías, relatos a partir de una palabra, dramatizaciones, dictados, canciones, juegos, etc.

Martinho y su familia son unos emigrantes portugueses que llegan a Mallorca buscando una vida mejor, pero no les resulta fácil. Martinho conoce la dura labor de vender por las playas refrescos y frutas a los turistas, o la vergüenza del robo, los malos tratos y la incomprensión.