David y la gran victoria de Dios / David and God's Giant Victory

Manifest Destiny the name given in the 1840s to a belief that the coast-to-coast expansion of the United States was both inevitable and justified, regardless of the means. Standing in the way were not only the native populations, but also the descendants of Spanish settlers who had lived in the Southwest for centuries. The racist belief that white men rightfully should expand their institutions into the area brought the United States into conflict with Mexico. War was declared in 1846, and by the time the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed in 1848, ending the war, the US had gained...

From the Carnival celebration in Ponce to El Yunque National Forest, there's a lot to see and do in Puerto Rico. This island territory lies in the Caribbean. Puerto Rico introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Book Features: • Ages 4-8, Grades PreK-2 • 16 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches • Simple, patterned Spanish text with full-color pictures • Includes comprehension questions, writing prompts, and high frequency words • Graphic organizers and photo glossary included Learn About Animal Life: In Listos para las Ciencias: Los Animales Necesitan Refugio, preschoolers—second graders learn all about the unique homes that different animals make or find, and live in! Science Made Fun: We all live somewhere, but most animals live out in the wild! Young readers learn about the different types of...

Aunque los mayas desconocían las aplicaciones de la rueda y no utilizaban los animales ni para el trabajo ni para el transporte, lograron crear una de las civilizaciones más brillantes de la historia. A pesar de que dispusieron de una tecnología muy limitada, colonizaron una parte importante de América Central y construyeron impresionantes monumentos.