Luis de Carvajal de la Cueva

In 1579 Philip II awarded a large territory in New Spain to a Portuguese man named Luis de Carvajal. That territory included a significant portion of present day Mexico, as well as portions of Texas and New Mexico. This remarkable man discovered, conquered, and settled most of that territory. He also brought a large group of settlers from Spain and Portugal whose impact on its cultural development was very significant. Many of those settlers were of Jewish descent and some of them were tried by the Inquisition for practicing the faith of their ancestors. This book is a biography of Carvajal...

Students will develop their geometry skills as they study the shapes and patterns in Native American art. This book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach geometry concepts. Text features include a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to increase students’ vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems, math charts and diagrams, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice their developing math skills, and apply what they’ve learned to their ...

Enter the world of bug builders! Bugs can build structures that are as complex as the ones that we build! Readers will learn about the amazing things tiny creatures such as silkworms and beetles can build in this inviting, Spanish-translated nonfiction title that features detailed photos, riveting facts, informational text, a glossary for vocabulary improvement, and a list of useful websites. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

Este libro bilingüe (español/quechua) relata la vida y obra del maestro de arte tradicional Julio Gálvez, reconocido como personaje meritorio de la cultura peruana por su experticia en el tallado del alabastro o piedra de Huamanga, patrimonio cultural de la nación. "Julio era observador. Le gustaba admirar el lugar de trabajo de los artistas ayacuchanos y como ellos, con mucha paciencia y presión, iban tallando la piedra hasta formar hermosas esculturas. Nos lo cuenta la autora como lo haría su maestra de primaria o una amiguita de Julio, y, gracias a ella, conocemos los orígenes, la...

The crustacean subphylum can be broken down into decapods, amphipods, copepods, and other types. This title offers readers from grades one through four comparisons between the needs and roles of different crustaceans, which will allow readers to understand the subphylum’s importance. Readers will recognize and expand their knowledge about familiar species like the lobster and the shrimp, while being introduced to the likes of the wood louse and zooplankton. Dynamic photography and methodically organized information will help readers examine the many sizes, types of limbs, and other features ...