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In AD 79, the residents of the booming Roman city of Pompeii were shocked when a nearby mountain exploded, releasing superhot ash, rock, and gas on the surrounding areas. What happens next is the extraordinary account of a volcano in action. Though the people who didn't flee Pompeii were doomed, the volcano preserved their remains, allowing us to better understand a fascinating time in the Roman Empire. Astonishing photographs of Pompeii, primary source records of the occurrence, and riveting text are just some highlights of this high-interest volume.

Hay dos cosas que son ciertas aquí, ahora y siempre. La primera es que la historia la oficial, la de mayúsculas reverenciales la escriben los ganadores. La segunda es que esa historia no soporta el sentido del humor ni las paradojas, es decir las verdades a secas. Basta con que brinque un dato ignorado por los redactores de turno, las palabras inocentes de alguien que recuerde su infancia, un recorte amarillento, para que la Historia se convierta en caricatura de sí misma y los próceres, mártires y grandes gestas sean materia de guiñol. La consecuencia de aplicar el humor a la historia...

Book Features: • Ages 4-8, Grades PreK-2 • 16 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches • Simple, patterned Spanish text with full-color pictures • Includes comprehension questions, writing prompts, and high frequency words • Graphic organizers and photo glossary included Explore Science Learning: In Listos para las Ciencias: Herramientas para Ciencias, preschoolers—second graders learn all about the different types of science tools used in fun experiments that help us learn about the world around us! Science Made Fun: Science tools are used to help us discover new things about the world around...

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 historical events. Students will learn about the culture, history, and distinctive features of the Lakota, Cheyenne, Comanche, Pawnee, Osage, Omaha, and Crow tribes. 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 their grade level. ...