Our Little Heroes / Nuestros pequeños héroes

George W. Bush grew up in a prominent political family in Texas. After serving as Texas governor, Bush followed his father's footsteps in becoming President of the United States. This Spanish-translated biography allows readers to discover the life of George W. Bush and explore some of the impacts he made as president through acts like No Child Left Behind. Readers will also learn of the many unexpected challenges Bush faced, such as the al-Qaeda attack on September 11, 2001, the War on Terror, and the Iraq War. The engaging facts, vibrant images, and supportive text work in conjunction with...

Christopher Columbus landed in the West Indies on October 12, 1492. Today, October 12 honors Columbus’ adventurous spirit as well as his Italian-American heritage. Easy-to-follow bilingual text in English and standard Latin American Spanish explains the holiday’s history and contemporary celebrations in accessible terms. Photographs illustrate Columbus’ life as well as modern celebrations of the holiday in his honor.

Unos niños son extrovertidos por naturaleza y otros tienen más dificultades para relacionarse. Dejar de ser tímido no es fácil, y puede llegar a ser un proceso lento y exasperante. "Cuando soy tímido" enseña a los pequeños habilidades para sentirse más cómodos en nuevas situaciones sociales a medida que vayan surgiendo. Incluye múltiples consejos para que el niño sea menos reservado y frases que recuerdan al adulto cómo alimentar las cualidades que su hijo posee.

The United States has many places to live. People choose to live in small towns and big cities. Why do people live where they do? With examples from both the past and present, this Spanish book teaches beginning readers about the history of immigration to the United States and the factors that influence where people live. Dynamic images in conjunction with Spanish text provides first grade students with an inviting learning experience as they build their reading skills and knowledge of US history.