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Your lungs make sure that you use air wisely. Learn how the air passes from the lungs to the bloodstream in this story about your amazing body.

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...

"Conoce a los artrópodos, desde las mariposas y los escarabajos hasta las arañas y las libélulas. Descubre animales extraordinarios que son soldados o reinas y otros que matan de una sola mordida. Aprende qué podemos hacer para ayudar a estas criaturas y cómo ellas pueden ayudar a nuestro planeta."--Page 4 of cover.

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they're much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into what life was like during Westward Expansion. Students will learn about the reasons people headed west, the gold rush, the Homestead Act, Manifest Destiny, the Oregon Trail, and more. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at...