El mundo de la pintura

In 1862, the American Civil War was underway, actively tearing the United States apart. At the start of the war, President Abraham Lincoln's main goal was preserving the Union, but he was now ready to make a stand on slavery. The Emancipation Proclamation was one of the most important documents of its time, but its contents can be confusing. This volume gives readers context for the proclamation, as well as explains what it says and its results, in uncomplicated language appropriate for those reading below level and those looking for a review of this subject.

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persistedby Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds! Sonia Sotomayor is the first Latina Supreme Court Justice in the history of the United States, but her road there wasn't easy. She overcame many challenges along the way, including a diagnosis of diabetes at age seven. But she didn't let that stop her from achieving her dream and inspiring children all over the world to work hard and believe in themselves. In this chapter book biography by award-winning...

This magnificent book uses beautiful photography to help young children understand why some oceans are warm and some are cold, which kinds of plants and animals live in oceans, and how the bodies of ocean animals are built to help them glide through water. Children will be delighted by the images of seals, penguins, polar bears, dolphins, and more.

Ordeñar una vaca es el primer paso para hacer un helado delicioso. ¿Pero qué sucede después? Los lectores pueden seguir el proceso paso a paso para aprender cómo se hace el helado. Milking a cow is the first step in making yummy ice cream. But what happens next? Readers can follow the process step by step to learn how ice cream is made in this Spanish-language book.