Indígenas de California (California Indians)

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. This primary source biography focuses on the life and times of Junípero Serra, the Franciscan missionary who created missions that stretched from San Francisco to San Diego. 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...

"Roberto has to watch his family's sheep, but he finds it boring. He tries to get what he wants by crying wolf. But what happens when there is real danger?"--

“Sólo después de que el último árbol sea cortado, sólo después de que el último río sea envenenado, sólo después de que el último pez sea apresado, sólo entonces, sabrás que el dinero no se puede comer”. (Profecía india) Kart, Azucena y Amarilis se alejan de la ciudadela, el único refugio humano después de la hecatombe que ha provocado el cometa Saley en el planeta Tierra. Una mañana, con la claridad del día, deciden explorar la superficie árida y desolada y se internan en el desierto en una aventura que los llevará a encontrarse con la leyenda de la cual tanto les han ...

With over one million sold in the series, these books deal with concerns youngsters encounter in their daily lives. Each book points out the good news of God's love and forgiveness, while the supporting Scripture verse emphasizes the point of each story.

The need for speed is the motivating factor in this engaging, Spanish book. Readers learn the history of travel from the very slow to the supersonic and beyond, including everything in between. They learn and discover the factors that influence motion for all types of vehicles: land, air, and water alike. They also learn different ways to measure speed and read about energy uses for different vehicles. With greater speed comes greater risk. Readers learn how engineers are always seeking new and better ways to keep people safe as they travel faster and go farther.

Texas cuisine is influenced by various cultures, including German, British, African American, Cajun/Creole, Mexican, Native American and Asian. Most people associate Texas cuisine with Tex-Mex cooking, but readers will learn that, for instance, the Texas barbecue is equally famous as well as unique in all of the United States.