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California grew by leaps and bounds between the Gold Rush and 1900. People from different backgrounds emigrated to California from across America and around the world in search of a new life. This primary source reader focuses on immigration in California from the time of the Gold Rush to the end of the nineteenth century. Primary source documents allow students to see different points of view, and help students look at the world and current issues with a historical lens. This Interactiv-eBook builds literacy and social studies content knowledge through the use of intriguing primary sources...

Before there was the U.S. Constitution, there were the Articles of Confederation. Readers discover the story behind the first written constitution of the United States—from the factors that inspired its creation to the reasons why it was replaced. The detailed main text is enhanced by informative sidebars and graphic organizers. Historical images, including relevant primary sources, allow readers to immerse themselves in this historical period. Readers are given the chance to thoroughly examine elements of the original document, making them feel like true historians. They’re sure to enjoy ...

La quinta de Laura es una colección póstuma de novelas cortas de Alonso de Castillo Solórzano, el autor de relatos breves más prolífico del siglo XVII. Compuso cincuenta y seis novelas cortas que se publicaron, de forma casi ininterrumpida, entre 1625 y 1649. Su abundante producción le convierte en uno de los representantes más significativos del género en España. Siguiendo el modelo del Decamerón de Boccaccio, La quinta de Laura reúne a la hija del conde Anselmo y a sus damas de compañía que la entretienen narrando por turno una historia. Sus relatos, tan amenos como diversos,...

"Una divertida colección de libros de preguntas y descubrimiento para fomentar la atención y la curiosidad de los niños en torno a momentos de su vida diaria, los animales y los personajes de cuentos tradicionales. Páginas repletas de humor, adivinanzas, diferentes texturas y páginas desplegables para los más pequeños"--Provided by publisher.