Arthur Nicolaier (1862-1942)

The inspiring and timely story of Sonia Sotomayor, who rose up from a childhood of poverty and prejudice to become the first Latino to be nominated to the US Supreme Court. Before Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor took her seat in our nation's highest court, she was just a little girl in the South Bronx. Justice Sotomayor didn't have a lot growing up, but she had what she needed -- her mother's love, a will to learn, and her own determination. With bravery she became the person she wanted to be. With hard work she succeeded. With little sunlight and only a modest plot from which to grow,...

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...

From the water they drink to the trees they climb, kids are connected to the natural world in big and surprising ways. With simple, poetic text and exquisite artwork, this book does more than introduce kids to these connections. It sparks their imagination. It starts conversations, and it delights all ages. Combining the ideas of environmental author Elin Kelsey with the inventive three-dimensional dioramas of artist Soyeon Kim, this remarkable picture book reveals ties that are often sensed yet seldom explained. And in a world dominated by technology, never have these incredible connections...

Climb aboard for a journey into the world of trains! In this fascinating, Spanish-translated nonfiction title, readers learn about the history of trains, the different uses for them, and the different types and parts including freight cars, box cars, passenger cars, and the caboose. With detailed photos, informative text, and intriguing facts, this book will have readers delighted from cover to cover! This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.