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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. Introduce students to California’s early settlers including John Bidwell, Jim Beckwourth, Jedediah Smith, Sarah Royce, Charley Parkhurst, Kit Carson, the Donner party, 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...

Each title introduces readers to one important position in American government, explaining the duties of the office, how someone reaches that office, and famous leaders who have held that office in the past.

José Martí was barely 16 years old when he began to fight for the independence of his homeland through his writing. At 17 he was declared an enemy of Spain and sentenced to six years of prison and hard labor. But that did not stop him. Martí dedicated his life to defending Cuba's right to independence. Today he is remembered and honored as a man of integrity--brilliant and courageous--and as a lover of freedom and peace.

This Spanish-language series, great for English language learners, uses simple text and colorful photographs and illustrations to introduce students to key math readiness skills. Each book focuses on key areas of the kindergarten math curriculum - number recognition, lengths, greater than and less than, and adding and subtracting.