Catástrofes que marcaron la historia (Unforgettable Catastrophes)

Clara Barton lived her life to help others. This inspiring biography introduces readers to the Angel of the Battlefield in the Civil War, who spent her life caring for others on and off the battlefields. The vivid images, helpful timeline, and informational Spanish-translated text work together to depict Clara's journey from a young Civil War nurse to the president of the American Red Cross. A table of contents, glossary, and index aid in vocabulary improvement and better understanding of the content.

Un grupo de alumnos se convierten en historiadores y plasman los resultados de su tarea investigadora mediante la creación de su propio libro de historia.

En esta, su segunda obra, Rosario Aguilera Mendoza cuenta la historia de Saul, un joven no querido por su madre, por ser el fruto de una violacion, y de su medio-hermana Chayito, quien tambien tiene que padecer el maltrato fisico y psiquico de una madre infeliz, resentida e ignorante. "Sabemos que hay un Dios que nos da la vida y que solo el nos la quita. Por eso, como padres, debemos vivir una vida feliz al lado de nuestros hijos, no dejarlos jamas en la calle, sino darles una buena educacion. No debemos gritarles, sino hablarles con respeto y carino porque cuando se les habla, ellos...

In this poetic memoir, which won the Pura Belpré Author Award and was named a Walter Dean Myers Award Honoree, acclaimed author Margarita Engle tells of growing up as a child of two cultures during the Cold War. En este poético libro de memorias—ganador del premio Pura Belpré de autor, finalista del premio de YALSA de no ficción y premio de honor Walter Dean Myers—la aclamada autora Margarita Engle recrea su infancia, que transcurrió a caballo entre dos culturas durante la Guerra Fría. Margarita is a girl from two worlds. Her heart lies in Cuba, her mother’s tropical island...

This nonfiction Spanish book teaches students about the earth’s cycles, and introduces them to important scientific concepts and vocabulary terms like combustion, hydrosphere, biosphere, and fossil fuels. 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 supports differentiation. Keep students reading with this fascinating Spanish book.