La pequeña jirafa

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. Introduce students to California's early settlers including John Bidwell, Jim Beckwourth, Jedediah Smith, Sarah Royce, Charley Parkhurst, Kit Carson, the Donner party, and more. 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 ...

Martina sufre un embarazo psicológico y, como consecuencia de ello, su prometido Ginés cancela su boda. Su madre, preocupada por la opinión de los otros, le recomienda que se vaya durante unos meses al extranjero para alejarla de su entorno y fingir un aborto natural. En Luxemburgo, Martina inicia una nueva vida. Fiel y enardecida amante de la nostalgia se dejará seducir por la irresistible voluptuosidad de la tristeza. Tras semanas de inactividad, Martina encuentra trabajo en una empresa que gestiona la venta de productos esotéricos y la atención al cliente de varias videntes, lo que...

Even young readers were likely saturated with exposure to Hillary Clinton over the course of the 2016 presidential election. But do they really know who she is and what she has accomplished? This volume bridges the gap between current news stories and what elementary readers really know about the first female presidential candidate. By illuminating the life and story of this powerhouse of politics, young readers can learn and be inspired by a story of perseverance, service to others, and commitment to beliefs. With a vivid, age-appropriate narrative, this much-needed volume is sure to be...

What has lots of tiny eyes, a hard shiny body, and huge black claws? If you guessed an emperor scorpion, you're right! This book introduces early readers to a mystery animal by describing its features, one by one, using short simple sentences and eye-popping full-color photos. At the end of the book, the secret animal is revealed across a colorful, two-page spread. Young children will love showing off their beginning reading skills as they learn about this dazzling collection of wild and wonderful zoo animals--one clue at a time! Fast facts and habitat maps at the end of the book provide...