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.

Students will learn how fundraising can make a difference with this Spanish nonfiction book. Perfect for young readers, the book includes a related fiction story, an exciting project, a glossary, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color Spanish book describes the process of fundraising for a good cause or charity. It also covers key civics topics such as community and giving back, and includes an extension activity for grade 2. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool, to explore getting organized, raising money, and individuals making a...

Learn all about the law of conservation of mass with this Spanish science reader that brings the power of science and informational text to students at a level they can understand. Introduce students to STEM topics and new concepts and vocabulary terms with this nonfiction book that explores the law of conservation of mass in detail. Aligned to state and national standards, this leveled text supports students reading at above-, below-, and on-grade level. The fun lab activity encourages students to think like scientists. Keep students engaged in learning with this Spanish book.

"Le prestamos tanta atención al “Amor de mi vida” que nos olvidamos de un amor más importante, uno del que no se habla, uno del que no se tiene certeza de su existencia hasta que llega la hora de partir de este mundo, ese amor que nos acompaña hasta el final de nuestros días, el que presencia nuestro último aliento, a quien dedicamos el último latido: El amor de nuestra muerte." El amor de mi muerte es el nombre que recibe el segundo poemario de Andrés Ixtepan. En él se reúne la poesía más romántica que ha escrito hasta ahora.

Did you know that the first wheel was not invented for transportation or that the system used to create computers was based on the functionality of a sewing machine? In a fun way, this book teaches the history behind inventions that have changed the way we live, from Ancient Mesopotamia to the present. Important details appear at the bottom of each page, including the name of the inventor, the time period, and the place where it occurred.