Catástrofes que marcaron la historia (Unforgettable Catastrophes)

The world around us is more powerful than we know. Discover how earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, and more have affected people and places around the world in this Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Through informational text, vivid images, and stunning facts and charts, readers will learn about disasters such as The Great Potato Famine, Hurricane Katrina, Mount St. Helens, the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, as well as epidemics and pandemics such as the bubonic plague and swine flu.

In this inspiring biography, readers will learn about the incredible journey of Helen Keller. Using informational, Spanish-translated text and expressive images and photos, readers will discover the undeniable determination that Keller had as a young deaf and blind girl and how her teacher, Anne Sullivan, helped her to read, write, speak, and graduate from college. With a timeline, a bibliography, and a glossary of terms, children are given the tools they need to expand their knowledge about this fascinating and inspiring woman.

Young readers will be inspired by this biography about the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. The appealing images, helpful text, and supportive timeline, glossary, table of contents, and index combine to create an engaging experience as readers learn about one of the greatest female pilots of all time. This 6-Pack has been translated into Spanish and includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

Before there was the U.S. Constitution, there were the Articles of Confederation. Readers discover the story behind the first written constitution of the United States—from the factors that inspired its creation to the reasons why it was replaced. The detailed main text is enhanced by informative sidebars and graphic organizers. Historical images, including relevant primary sources, allow readers to immerse themselves in this historical period. Readers are given the chance to thoroughly examine elements of the original document, making them feel like true historians. They’re sure to enjoy ...

After the death of his uncle, Poldo describes growing up, his close relationship with his uncle and how he deals with the sudden loss.

Fray Toribio de Benavente, conocido como Motolinía (1490-1569), fue uno de los primeros 12 frailes franciscanos en llegar a la recién conquistada Nueva España. Su amoroso interés por la cultura, las lenguas, los hábitos, costumbres y creencias de los habitantes de estas tierras quedó reflejado en estas páginas.

¿Alguna vez haz escuchado frases como... el dinero no crece en los árboles, el dinero no importa, la felicidad no puede comprarse, el dinero es el motivo de todos los males, pobre pero feliz, el dinero cuesta ganarlo, el dinero saca lo peor de la gente, el dinero corrompe, el dinero divide a las familias, hay que sacrificarse para ganar el dinero o... el que no tranza no avanza, seguramente es narco, de seguro ha de andar en malos pasos o, simplemente, tuvo suerte? Éstas, son tan solo algunas ideas y costumbres que heredamos de nuestros padres o de la sociedad misma, con las que solemos...