César Chávez

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.

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.

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...

Michelangelo, the world-renowned artist who painted the Sistine Chapel's frescoes and sculpted Moses, David, and the Pieta, is the subject of this beautifully written historical novel. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Un juego que atraviesa los siglos sin envejecer: Monika Beisner ha seleccionado las más bellas adivinanzas de las tradiciones de todos los países. Los niños pueden jugar a encontrar en las bellas ilustraciones de Beisner las soluciones ocultas de los acertijos. Las traducciones del poeta José Emilio Pacheco le dan ritmo y encanto a los textos.

¡Descubre todo lo que hay que saber sobre los tiburones y otros animales submarinos! Una guía ilustrada para los amantes del océano. Descubre todo lo que hay que saber sobre los tiburones y todo tipo de criaturas acuáticas con esta increíble guía ilustrada por Mike Lowery. Incluye: - Curiosidades alucinantes - Divertidísimas ilustraciones - Chistes de aguas profundas - La información más contrastada para que los lectores se den un divertido chapuzón en el increíble mundo de los tiburones. - Además, puedes aprender a dibujar tibus... ¡No te la pierdas!

These biographies introduce young readers to important figures in American history. Ideal for reports and correlated to the social studies curriculum, the series presents a straightforward account of each individual's life and times and describes how each person contributed to the shaping of our nation.