César Chávez

The Pledge of Allegiance: Poem of Patriotism is a story of some students who are struggling with the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance. Even though they say it everyday, they are not quite sure what they are saying. With the help of their teachers and parents, the children soon learn what the pledge means and what it symbolizes about freedom in America. 20pp.

Martin Luther King, Jr. believed in fighting for Civil Rights for all people. In this Spanish-translated biography, readers will learn about his inspirational life as he fought for equality of African Americans through nonviolence. The rich photos, supportive text, helpful glossary, timeline, table of contents, and index give readers important information for understanding King's fight against Jim Crow Laws.

Act out the story of the events that led up to the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner! Students will learn about Mary Pickersgill, who made a flag for the War of 1812 that inspired the famous poem. The six roles in this Spanish-translated script are written at different reading levels, supporting differentiation and English language learner strategies. Teachers can easily implement these strategies into instruction by assigning specific roles to their students in a way that best accommodates readers of all levels. All students can participate in this activity, helping them gain confidence...

¡Conoce a los diez mejores jugadores de hockey de todos los tiempos! Los lectores explorarán estadísticas emocionantes y aprenderán sobre algunos de los atletas más célebres en la historia del deporte. Get to know the top ten hockey players of all time! Readers will explore exciting stats and learn about some of the most celebrated athletes in the history of the sport.

Lecturas graficas DE IMPACTO combine engaging topics, exciting illustrations, and carefully leveled text, appropriate for young readers. This series includes titles from a variety of genres-nonfiction, adventure, mystery, riddles, etc.-and provides cross-curricular connections to Math, Social Studies, and Science topics.

Teach students about World War I and how it began with this nonfiction Spanish-translated book. Readers will learn about important topics such as neutrality, alliances, propaganda, liberty bonds, and communism. Intriguing facts, primary source images, and supportive text work to engage readers and help students understand the social studies content. Informational text features help students navigate the text.

Las Sociedades Economicas de Amigos del Pais nacen a finales del siglo XVIII como instituciones ilustradas y reformistas para el fomento de la instruccion y la economia - la agricultura y otros "oficios utiles" - y sentar y extender las bases en la necesaria construccion de una Espana moderna y desarrollada.Entre el centenar de Sociedades Economicas, a partir del siglo XIX, se encuentra la Sociedad Economica de Amigos del Pais de Liebana - en Cantabria - y sobre su fundacion, proyectos y realizaciones se ocupa este trabajo. En este periodo intenso y controvertido, entre la accion y la...