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.

La increíble e inspiradora historia de un niño que desde el corazón de África supo vencer todos los obstáculos y logró convertirse en atleta olímpico. Un canto a la esperanza y a la paz que nos muestra que hasta en la oscuridad, siempre brilla una luz que nos guía. This is the incredible, inspiring tale of a little boy from the heart of Africa, who was able to overcome all of the obstacles in his life, and become an Olympic athlete. A story of hope and peace, which shows us how there is always a light that shines to guide us, even in the darkest moments. Lexile Level: 910L

Examines the nature of human rights, including the gradual development of the idea that all people, regardless of gender, color, or wealth, are citizens with rights, not just subjects with duties, and discusses the growth of social rights and the case against torture.

Descubre todas las caras de Internet de la mano del streamer del momento: SPREEN ¿QUÉ ONDA, GENTE? Si tenés este libro en tus manos es por una de estas razones: 1) Querés saber cómo es el mundo de internet detrás de la pantalla. 2) Me conocés y querés saber más sobre SPREEN (o de Iván Buhaje). En internet todo es posible. Es un universo donde la creatividad no tiene límites, donde podés aprender cada día y crear una comunidad que sea como una familia. Pero este mundo también tiene otra cara, y acá está todo: LO MEJOR Y LO PEOR DE INTERNET

Describes the voyage of Apollo 11, its three astronauts, and details of the mission that put the first man on the moon in 1969.