Agatha Christie

The United States grew rapidly from the time of the Louisiana Purchase to the building of the Transcontinental Railroad. All of this expansion came at the expense of Native American populations that had either lived in the region for centuries or been forced there from ancestral homes in the East. Tribes memorably fought on their own and together in an doomed effort to retain the land and a lifestyle that had long sustained their families. This book outlines some of the major conflicts of the Westward Expansion, and of the treaties and were signed, and often broken, by representatives of the...

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. Students will learn about California’s gold rush by examining maps, letters, images, and art from that time. 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 to know at their grade level. Packed with information and primary...

This nonfiction Spanish book teaches students about energy, and introduces them to important scientific concepts and vocabulary terms like amplitude, frequency, infrasound, transverse waves, and supersonic. 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.

"Once disparatados cuentos narrados en verso. Cautivadores personajes y hermosas ilustraciones acompañan estas historias, donde los chiquitines se encontrarán con niños como ellos, pero también con una bailarina en su pecera, una pequeña gota de lluvia, un sapo salido de un cuento o un perro cazador. ¡En el mundo de todos estos personajes cualquier cosa puede pasar!"--P. [4] of cover.