El sistema óseo (The Skeletal System)

En 1919, el Congreso norteamericano aprobó una ley por la que se prohibía la fabricación y venta de bebidas alcohólicas en los Estados Unidos. Esta ley, conocida como Ley Seca, dio lugar a la mayor proliferación de bandas mafiosas y crímenes de sangre que haya conocido la historia de ese país. El escritor y periodista Walter Noble Burns (1872-1932) –autor de varias obras biográficas sobre legendarios personajes del Oeste, como The saga of Billy The Kid (1926), que hizo famoso al bandido adolescente, y Tombstone (1927), la vida del célebre marshall Wyatt Earp–, vivió en Chicago...

Readers will be inspired by this immigration story about a young refugee whose family tries to emigrate to Pakistan when India is divided into two separate nations. This short, 32-page hi-lo book features full-color illustrations to capture the attention of kids who enjoy realistic fiction stories about characters who must overcome difficult circumstances in order to survive.

Like all living things, plants need to reproduce to survive. Wind, water, animals, and people all play a role in this process. This nonfiction Spanish book teaches students about plant reproduction, and introduces them to important scientific concepts and vocabulary terms like angiosperm, gymnosperm, gametophyte, and pollination. The intriguing images, detailed diagrams, and stimulating sidebars will keep students connected to the text. The fun lab activity provides a real-world learning experience that supports STEM instruction. Aligned to state and national standards, the leveled text...

Through innovation and imagination, savvy entrepreneur Richard King became a towering figure in the Texas cattle industry. The King Ranch, which continues to flourish today, is a symbol of his enduring legacy.