La fiebre del oro

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...

Over the years, people have looked for ways to improve our imperfect sight. This has led us to the world of optics, which is the study of light and how it travels. What are some of these innovations that have changed how we see the world, and how do they work? Find the answers to these questions with this Smithsonian Informational Text! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step...

Take a trip to the British Museum as you explore its fascinating objects and geometric shapes! This famous London museum was built for exploration - and for learning geometry. Learn about its history and artifacts as you build your geometry skills. This Spanish math book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach math concepts. Text features include images, a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to build students' vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems,...

El siglo XXI demanda nuevas habilidades, la tecnología exige progreso constante y el alto nivel competitivo en el mundo de lo negocios requiere que cada emprendedor y empresario tenga consigo un ejemplar de Trilogía de los Negocios. La Doctora Abigail le revela en este libro los principios de cada hombre y mujer exitosos han utilizado para lograr lo que hasta ahora tienen. Parece pretencioso el comentario, pero después de leer el primer capítulo usted estará de acuerdo conmigo que este comentario se queda corto. Al terminar de leer este tomo usted habrá adquirido conocimiento,...

Escrito de manera concisa y llana, con ejemplos certeramente escogidos, anécdotas e ilustraciones tomadas de la historia de la cultura europea, acompañados siempre de análisis someros y ocurrentes, este libro enseña cómo la noción de belleza evolucionó desde su culto y fundación, en la antigua Grecia, hasta su patrón actual en que, a veces de modo sutil e irónico, penetra en todos los rincones de la sociedad y la cultura modernas.

Desmond Tutu cuenta más de cincuenta de sus relatos bíblicos favoritos, destacando artísticamente el deseo de Dios de que todos los seres humanos se amen unos a otros y hallen la paz y el perdón en su corazón.

Day of the Dead is a very important holiday in Latin America. It is sometimes incorrectly thought of as a morbid holiday, or a Mexican version of Halloween. While the word "dead" or "muertos" is in the name, this holiday is the way that the people of Mexico honor the lives of ancestors, celebrate the joy of life, and connect with their Mexican heritage. Young readers will enjoy the amazing, colorful photographs of the Day of the Dead celebration, and a supportive glossary helps expand their vocabularies along with their cultural awareness.