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Meet six women who did great things. They were leaders in politics, civil rights, healthcare, science, and sports. They helped and inspired others. All of them followed their dreams. Discover the journeys they took. This inspiring Spanish book introduces second grade students to the lives of notable women including Marie Curie, Clara Barton, Wilma Rudolph, Rosa Parks, and more. Engaging images in conjunction with easy-to-read text and basic text features provide readers with an inviting reading and learning experience.

This Spanish nonfiction book gives students a close-up look at media by exploring all forms and how it plays an important role in society. Ideal for young readers, the book includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. Students will learn to tell the difference between facts and opinions with this exciting book and the accompanying extension activity. This 32-page full-color Spanish book defines media, explains how to separate fact from fiction. It also covers important ideas like democracy and censorship, plus includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the...

It was known as the age of the dinosaurs, but other fascinating creatures roamed the Earth at the same time. Learn about lesser-known animals from the prehistoric era that are no less fascinating! Students will be engaged in reading about ancient animals like Gigantopithecus, Titanoboa, Megalodon, and more as they develop their skills at reading and writing numbers. This nonfiction math book combines math and literacy skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, intriguing sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make...

It was September 14, 1814, and America and Great Britain were at war. Frances Scott Key watched from the deck of a British ship, where he was being held captive, as cannons exploded around them. After 25 hours, the fighting ceased and Key peered through the clearing smoke, looking for some sign as to the outcome of the battle. Was the American flag still flying? His wartime experience inspired Key to write a poem, which was later set to music and became America’s national anthem. This book tells the story of the inspiration behind our national anthem, which helped transform the flag into a...

Una manera rigurosa, pero amena de explicar a los chicos qué es la religión. “Cada religión es una especie de declaración de amor. O lo que es lo mismo, el sentimiento religioso es lo más personal que posee un ser humano.” ¿Sabes qué es la religión? ¿Has pensado alguna vez que muchas personas creen en la existencia de algo superior? ¿Quién es Dios? ¿Se llama igual en todas las religiones? ¿Es el mismo para todos? ¿ Existen muchas diferencias entre las diversas religiones? Este libro te ayudará a responder a todas esas preguntas y a través de un viaje fascinante por el...

Es el año 1506. Al enterarse de la muerte de Colón, Gonzalo, un joven piloto que trabaja en la Casa de la Contratación de Sevilla, decide contar la verdadera historia del descubrimiento del Nuevo Mundo. Muchos años antes, de niño, Gonzalo, oculto en la bodega, partió en la expedición rumbo a las Indias. Llevado ante Colón, este le permitió proseguir viaje. Asistió a la travesía, recibió la s confidencias del Almirante e incluso le ayudó a evitar el motín que se avecinaba... Una apasionante narración que nos acerca, desde otra perspectiva, a la enigmática y controvertida figura ...

Christopher Columbus most likely wasn’t the person to discover the Americas. He wasn’t even the first European to do so! Despite that, his three trips to the Western Hemisphere led to many more European explorers heading in that direction. In this volume, readers familiar with Columbus’s travels on the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria can learn who Columbus was beyond his travels. Supported by full-color and historic images, interesting main content turns what readers think they know about the life of Columbus on its head while expounding on an important period in the history of the world.