Semillas del ayer

From eye patches and peg legs to walking the plank and pirate ships, this fun and informative activity book discusses the facts and legends surrounding pirates and then encourages kids to search for them within the book. Desde los parches de ojo y las patas de palo hasta caminando por el tablón y los barcos piratas, este divertido e informativo libro de actividades discute los hechos y las leyendas que rodean los piratas y entonces anima a los niños a buscarlos dentro de las páginas del libro.

Cynthia Ann Parkers family moved to Central Texas when she was about nine years old. A year later, a large force of Comanche warriors attacked Fort Parker and seized Cynthia Ann and four other captives. The other four were eventually released, but she lived among the Indians for 25 years, immersed in the Comanche way of life. Though given a number of opportunities to go back to her white family, she always chose her life with the Comanche, choosing instead to stay with her husband and children. She eventually returned to white society as an adult.

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 biography provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. This primary source book focuses on the lives of famous Californians including John Muir, Dorothea Lange, Sally Ride, and Cesar Chavez. Learn about California’s history while building reading comprehension and social studies literacy. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time ...

"Dino" Don Lessem brings readers face-to-face with various dinosaur species, detailing their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. An acclaimed dinosaur expert, Don Lessem has written more than 30 children's books, writes a popular dinosaur column in Highlights magazine, and was an adviser for Jurassic Park. Take a trip through dinosaur time to meet these feathered dinosaurs face to face: The Caudipteryx had feathered arms and a tail that looked like a pom-pom! The Sinovenator may have used colorful feathers to attract a mate! The Microraptor may have used its feathers to glide...