Conozco las estaciones del año (I Know the Seasons)

It is July 4 and you are going to see the fireworks. But do you know why? It's Independence Day! Turn the pages of this book to find out why our country had to win its freedom, what happened on July 4, 1776 that makes this day special, why we watch fireworks on July 4. Each book in the Holiday Histories series describes one of America's holidays or special days. Explore the history of each day and learn the real reason why it is important. Discover what special meaning each day might have for you.

En la actual provincia argentina de Mendoza, en América del Sur, hace miles de años había mujeres y hombres luchando por sobrevivir. El rigor de la Era del Hielo, el peligro constante representado por fieras gigantescas y catástrofes naturales devastadoras, sumergieron a esos seres humanos en el terror, la superstición y la mayor brutalidad hacia los más débiles. Esta es la historia de Ulka, una joven que aprenderá a vivir y luchar por ideales que algún día serán los de toda la Humanidad: la libertad y el respeto por la vida en todas sus manifestaciones. En sus aventuras por esas...

Cynthia Ann Parkers family moved to Central Texas when she was about nine years old. A year later, a large force of Comanche warriors attacked Fort Parker and seized Cynthia Ann and four other captives. The other four were eventually released, but she lived among the Indians for 25 years, immersed in the Comanche way of life. Though given a number of opportunities to go back to her white family, she always chose her life with the Comanche, choosing instead to stay with her husband and children. She eventually returned to white society as an adult.

Recess is a time to go outside, have fun, and play. Spend some time problem solving to make sure everyone has fun at recess! This Spanish math book combines math and reading skills and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning problem solving easy and fun. Text features include a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and captions to build vocabulary and increase understanding of math and reading concepts. An in-depth problem-solving section provides additional learning...