César Chávez

Imagine traveling at half the speed of a jet plane without ever leaving the ground! Students will discover the technology that makes such speeds possible, from special tracks and safety precautions to aerodynamically designed trains. What are the limits to the speed of trains? What imposes those limits? Students also will read about the future of passenger train travel, from flying trains to trains that use huge magnets to levitate inches or centimeters off the track. Some trains safely reach speeds of more than 200 mph!

The Mi Mini Biografia series are Spanish language biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Davy Crockett in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter.

¿Quién dijo que las mujeres no eran exploradoras? Todos conocemos el nombre de algún pirata famoso, o de un astronauta que haya llegado al espacio, pero...¿y las mujeres? Muchas lo petaron en sus viajes o inventaron máquinas con las que alcanzaron nuevos hitos. Aquí podrás encontrar a 25 superaventureras que cambiaron el mundo y demostraron su poder. Muchas de ellas han tenido un papel decisivo en nuestra historia y nunca lo hemos sabido, pero ahora ha llegado el momento de homenajearlas y decir en voz alta que¡las chicas van donde quieren! ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Whoever said that women...

It s fiesta time! Cinco de Mayo is a fiesta day in Mexico and the United States. It s celebrated on the fifth of May. This colorful holiday honors Mexico s victory over the French army at the Battle of Pueblo in 1862. People march in parades, dance, and set off fireworks. Families enjoy traditional Mexican food and drink. Then they watch people act out the famous battle. Find out more about this joyful celebration of Mexican culture.