César Chávez

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...

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.

Photographs and easy-to-read text introduce the major food groups and explain the nutritional contributions of each.

Mohammad Alla Aljaleel era conductor de ambulancia. En vez de huir de la ciudad como tantos otros decidió quedarse para ayudar a los heridos por la guerra civil, y pronto se dio cuenta de que también había muchos animales que necesitaban auxilio. Así, Mohammad y un equipo de hombres construyeron el Santuario Ernesto para los Gatos Sirios, que con ayuda de donaciones provenientes de todo el mundo da alimento, casa, cuidados médicos y mucho amor a docenas de gatos, pero también perros, burros, gallinas y hasta búhos en medio de una de las zonas más violentas del mundo. Mohammad Alla...

Life Long Ago brings ancient civilizations to life and reinforces important early elementary social studies standards such as time, continuity, and change. Students will learn what daily life was like, how ancient peoples governed themselves, how they communicated, and how the influences of ancient cultures are still felt today.

La enseñanza de la Historia Nacional en nuestro país se ha caracterizado siempre por hacernos ver a sus protagonistas como frías estatuas de bronce o piedra, seres inexpresivos e inhumanos que nos observan con Mirada ausente desde su pedestal. Es por ello que hemos decidido pedir a los propios protagonistas de la Independencia que nos cuenten vida y obra con aciertos y errores incluidos, desde que nacieron y hasta el momento previo a su muerte. Esto con el único propósito de quitarle a la historia patria esa fría y aburrida solemnidad con la que también se suelen presentar los...