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It is the third Monday in January and school is closed. But do you know why? It's Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Turn the pages of this book to find out what dream Dr. King shared with the world, who Mohandas Gandhi was, how one brave woman helped Martin Luther King Jr. change history. Each book in the Holiday Histories series describes one of America's holidays or special days. Explore the history of each day and learn the real reason why it is important. Discover what special meaning each day might have for you.

Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into essential computer science concepts using age-appropriate language and colorful images. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers’ learning experience. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

Stephen F. Austin grew up to become known as the Father of Texas. Readers can learn about his interesting and incredible life in this appealing biography that has been translated into Spanish and highlights both Austin's life and Texas history. Through vivid images and illustrations, supportive text, an accommodating glossary and index, and fascinating facts, readers will learn about Texas pioneers, the empresario system, Freemasons, and how Austin became such an important figure in Texas history.

Voltaire, considerado como una de las personalidades más brillantes y provocadoras de su época, fue un luchador infatigable contra la intolerancia, un defensor de la Ilustración y un agitador de conciencias demasiado satisfechas y adormiladas. Sus cuentos son, posiblemente, la mejor contribución que nos ha dejado, con unos personajes que siguen despertando en nosotros la curiosidad y la perplejidad, nos hacen dudar de cosas ya sabidas o bien afirmarnos en otras que pensábamos. Las historias que recoge este volumen (El ingenuo, Micromegas, Historia de los viajes de Escarmentado y...