¿Foca o león marino? (Seal or Sea Lion?)

If a person were ever face-to-face with a huge, hungry animal with sharp teeth, they probably wouldn’t care exactly what that animal was! But from a safe location, can we tell whether it was a crocodile or alligator that wanted to take a bite? By examining their jaw structure, teeth, and other physical features, we can easily tell these two animals apart! Graphic organizers and amazing images highlight each animal’s habitat and other small differences between the two fearsome creatures, showing readers just what creature is lurking below the waters.

Let's explore the diverse biomes and geography that covers the vast expanse of Canada! This book also highlights the different animals that inhabit this country as well as Canada's most popular sports. Language arts connection is vocabulary related to Canada, its varied landforms, and inhabitants.

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.

Pongamos que conocés a una chica a la vuelta del colegio, que la llevás a su casa y se despiden en la vereda. Que al otro día desaparece y la gente sale a exigir justicia. Que se desata la cacería y una noche tocan tu puerta. Que te torturan y confesás lo que sea, admitiendo que la enterraste. Que vas a dar a la cárcel y tu familia queda en la ruina. Que caen presos tu viejo y tu hermana, sin olvidar a la amiga que te presentó a la chica. Que se llevan a la madre de la amiga, acusándola de abortera. Que tus hermanos van perdiendo el trabajo, pues tu nombre se ha convertido en una mala ...

In 1939, a war that would encompass the world began in Europe. Readers will learn about the causes of World War II in this nonfiction Spanish-translated book. The supportive text and fascinating sidebars work in conjunction with the stunning photos and appealing scrapbook layout to provide an enjoyable and enlightening experience that teaches readers about such events and topics as Pearl Harbor, blitzkreig, and concentration and internment camps. Readers will also learn about infamous figures from the war like Adolph Hitler, Sir Winston Churchill, Franklin Roosevelt, and even Rosie the...