El Cebo Y la Presa

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...

Based on the premise that all young people should learn to make decisions, respect themselves, and resolve challenging problems, this book is a self-help guide for adolescents to develop positive thinking, high self-esteem, and personal power. Exercises guide readers through learning about their own feelings, dreams, and needs while stressing that they are responsible for their own behavior and happiness. Situational anecdotes used to enhance the discussion are age-appropriate and relevant to children. Writing and keeping a journal are encouraged, and group exercises make the book useful in...

Al comenzar la carrera parecia obvio que Eric Liddell seria superado. La multitud en el estadio olimpico enmudecio cuando el corredor escoces rehuso ser sobrepasado al cruzar la linea de meta, el gentio irrumpio en un aplauso que se oyo en todo Paris. Eric Liddell habia hecho lo imposible, se habia batido un nuevo record munidal. Aquella misma semana Eric rehuso correr el domingo en la carrera de 100 metros que asombrara al mundo. Pero su increible victoria en la carrera de 400 metros fortalecio aun mas su fe en la promesa de Dios: "A aquel que me honra yo le honrare." Unos anos mas tarde...

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.