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.

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. This primary source book focuses on the history of California’s Native American tribes: the Tongva, Yokuts, Yana, and Yahi. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with...

En esta novela para niños un monstruo caluroso se esconde dentro de un aparato de aire condicionado. Los transportistas llevan el aparato a la biblioteca pública con el monstruo dentro.

Con materiales disponibles en cualquier hogar, puedes realizar sencillos y divertidos experimentos que te ayudarán a entender mejor la física, ciencia que explica cómo se comporta la materia cuando no se altera su composición, y la química, que nos cuenta qué pasa y por qué cuando la materia se transforma, es decir, cuando unas sustancias se convierten en otras. Estos experimentos no entrañan peligro y no requieren uso de sustancias especiales. Son fáciles de realizar y están dirigidos a niños que ya han alcanzado un nivel aceptable de lectura comprensiva, a partir de los 10 años. ...

Think, do, communicate and feel Science! Discover the world of Science through a series of modules for CLIL or bilingual education programmes in Primary and Lower Secondary schools.