Las misiones españolas de California
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
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. This primary source book focuses on the history of California's missions. 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 source maps, images, and documents, these books are perfect for reports or projects. The Read and Respond post-reading questions and a culminating activity sharpen critical-thinking skills while building reading comprehension and vocabulary.
Cruzar el océano
La inmigración a California
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
¿Cómo involucras realmente a los estudiantes en el aprendizaje de la historia? Cuando los estudiantes establecen conexiones personales con la asignatura, están mucho más motivados para aprender. Este libro de fuentes primarias proporciona relatos de la historia de primera mano que brindan a los estudiantes una visión personal de los eventos históricos. Aprenda sobre el accidentado camino de California hacia la condición de estado con este libro en español que desarrolla la comprensión lectora y la alfabetización en estudios sociales. Con un diseño visualmente atractivo, este libro presenta texto cautivador, datos divertidos, barras laterales y líneas de tiempo que ayudan a los estudiantes a comprender los conceptos esenciales que necesitan saber en su nivel de grado. Repletos de información y mapas, imágenes y documentos de fuentes primarias, estos libros son perfectos para informes o proyectos. Las preguntas de lectura y respuesta posteriores a la lectura y una actividad culminante agudizan las habilidades de pensamiento crítico.
Los indígenas de las Llanuras
Sobrevivir en la gran extensión
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
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 the culture, history, and distinctive features of the Lakota, Cheyenne, Comanche, Pawnee, Osage, Omaha, and Crow tribes. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and timelines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with information and primary source maps, images, and documents, these books are perfect for reports or projects. The Read and Respond post-reading questions and a culminating activity sharpen critical-thinking skills while building reading comprehension and vocabulary.
La educación en California
by Gretchen L. H. O. 'Brien
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
¿Cómo involucras realmente a los estudiantes en el aprendizaje de la historia? Cuando los estudiantes establecen conexiones personales con la asignatura, están mucho más motivados para aprender. Este libro en español proporciona relatos de la historia de primera mano que brindan información personal sobre los eventos históricos y se enfoca en la historia del sistema escolar de California. Con un diseño visualmente atractivo, este libro presenta texto cautivador, datos divertidos, barras laterales y líneas de tiempo que ayudan a los estudiantes a comprender los conceptos esenciales que necesitan saber en su nivel de grado. Repletos de información y mapas, imágenes y documentos de fuentes primarias, estos libros son perfectos para informes o proyectos. Las preguntas de lectura y respuesta posteriores a la lectura y una actividad culminante agudizan las habilidades de pensamiento crítico al mismo tiempo que desarrollan la comprensión de lectura y el vocabulario.
Exploremos los calendarios
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
¡Anime a los lectores principiantes a aprender sobre días, semanas, meses y años con este atractivo libro en español! Este libro de no ficción para estudiantes de jardín de infantes presenta imágenes detalladas, texto simple, un glosario y un índice para ayudar a los niños de jardín de infantes a desarrollar sus habilidades de lectura. Una actividad divertida promueve el pensamiento y el aprendizaje adicionales.
El dominio mexicano de California
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
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 Alta California by examining the maps, letters, images, photographs, and art that emerged during the Mexican rule of California. 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 source maps, images, and documents, these books are perfect for reports or projects. The Read and Respond post-reading questions and a culminating activity sharpen critical-thinking skills while building reading comprehension and vocabulary.
Exploremos Los Calendarios
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
Encourage beginning readers to learn about days, weeks, months, and years with this engaging Spanish book! This nonfiction book for kindergarten students features detailed images, simple text, a glossary, and an index to help kindergartners develop their reading skills. A fun activity promotes additional thinking and learning.
La Guerra De Secesión Se Avecina
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
Teach students about the Civil War and the causes of it with this nonfiction Spanish-translated book. Readers will learn which states were part of the Union and which were part of the Confederacy, as well as the events that led up to the Civil War. Topics include slavery, the Underground Railroad, abolitionists, the Fugitive Slave Act, the Dred Scott Decision, and the Lincoln-Douglas debates. Informational text features help students navigate the text and engaging primary source images keep students reading from cover to cover.
Nosotros, El Pueblo: Los Documentos Fundacionales
Los documentos fundacionales
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
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 the significant documents that shaped America such as the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Bill of Rights, the Constitution, and more. 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 source maps, images, and documents, these books are perfect for reports or projects. The Read and Respond post-reading questions and a culminating activity sharpen critical-thinking skills while building reading comprehension and vocabulary.
Los Primeros Congresos
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
Introduce students to the very first United States Congress and government with this nonfiction Spanish-translated book. Readers will learn what caused the colonists to create the First and Second Continental Congresses, Committees of Correspondence, and the Declaration of Independence. With fascinating primary source documents and images, this book also teaches readers about the three branches of U.S. government: executive, legislative, and judicial.
Las Misiones Espanolas De California
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
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. This primary source book focuses on the history of California's missions. 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 source maps, images, and documents, these books are perfect for reports or projects. The Read and Respond post-reading questions and a culminating activity sharpen critical-thinking skills while building reading comprehension and vocabulary.
El Dominio Mexicano De California
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
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 Alta California by examining the maps, letters, images, photographs, and art that emerged during the Mexican rule of California. 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 source maps, images, and documents, these books are perfect for reports or projects. The Read and Respond post-reading questions and a culminating activity sharpen critical-thinking skills while building reading comprehension and vocabulary.
Mapas Y Globos Terráqueos
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
With a map and a globe, you can explore new places. They show you where to go. They show you what to expect once you get there. With a map in hand and a heart for adventure, you are ready to see the world. This Spanish book introduces first grade students to the concept of how to read maps and globes. Detailed images in conjunction with easy-to-read text and basic text features provide readers with an inviting reading and learning experience.
Códigos y husos horarios
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
Why do we use time zones, area codes, and zip codes? This social studies book explains how these codes and zones work and why they came to be. Do you know how many time zones are used around the world today? Or how many area codes people use in the United States? Students will find the answers to these questions and more in this exciting teacher-approved book. With a glossary and index, essential discussion questions, and other helpful features, this book explores time zones, area codes, and zip codes in a fun and meaningful way.
George Washington Carver
Sembrar ideas
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
George Washington Carver was born a slave and grew up to be a great botanist and inventor! Readers will learn why George was known as the "plant doctor" as a young boy and will be inspired by his strong desire to learn and teach other farmers about crop rotation. The vibrant images, supportive text, glossary, table of contents, and index work in conjunction to engage and delight readers as they learn all they can about "The Peanut Man"! This book has been translated into Spanish.
Los caminos a California
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
¿Cómo involucras realmente a los estudiantes en el aprendizaje de la historia? Cuando los estudiantes establecen conexiones personales con la asignatura, están mucho más motivados para aprender. Este libro en español ofrece relatos de la historia de primera mano que brindan una visión personal de los eventos históricos. Presente a los estudiantes a los primeros colonos de California, incluidos John Bidwell, Jim Beckwourth, Jedediah Smith, Sarah Royce, Charley Parkhurst, Kit Carson, el partido Donner y más. Con un diseño visualmente atractivo, este libro presenta texto cautivador, datos divertidos, barras laterales y líneas de tiempo que ayudan a los estudiantes a comprender los conceptos esenciales que necesitan saber en su nivel de grado. Repletos de información y mapas, imágenes y documentos de fuentes primarias, estos libros son perfectos para informes o proyectos. Las preguntas de lectura y respuesta posteriores a la lectura y una actividad culminante agudizan las habilidades de pensamiento crítico al mismo tiempo que desarrollan la comprensión de lectura y el vocabulario.
Las colonias del Sur
La primera y la última de las 13
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
¿Cómo involucras realmente a los estudiantes en el aprendizaje de la historia? Cuando los estudiantes establecen conexiones personales con la asignatura, están mucho más motivados para aprender. Este libro en español proporciona relatos de la historia de primera mano que brindan información personal sobre los eventos históricos y se enfoca en la historia del sistema escolar de California. Con un diseño visualmente atractivo, este libro presenta texto cautivador, datos divertidos, barras laterales y líneas de tiempo que ayudan a los estudiantes a comprender los conceptos esenciales que necesitan saber en su nivel de grado. Repletos de información y mapas, imágenes y documentos de fuentes primarias, estos libros son perfectos para informes o proyectos. Las preguntas de lectura y respuesta posteriores a la lectura y una actividad culminante agudizan las habilidades de pensamiento crítico al mismo tiempo que desarrollan la comprensión de lectura y el vocabulario.
Indígenas de California
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
Este libro de no ficción explora la historia, la cultura, las costumbres y las creencias de las tribus indias americanas de California, incluidas las tribus Chumash, Tongva, Hupa, Yokuts, Quechan y Coso. Las imágenes de fuentes primarias detalladas junto con el texto en español brindan a los estudiantes de 3er grado una experiencia de lectura y aprendizaje atractiva a medida que desarrollan sus conocimientos de estudios sociales. Este libro incluye características básicas de texto informativo que incluyen un glosario, un índice, una tabla de contenido y una guía del lector. Los estudiantes estarán intrigados por la historia de los nativos americanos con este fascinante libro en español de no ficción.
El complejo sistema hídrico de California
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
Take a trip to New Orleans with a young girl and her family as they attend one of the world's biggest parties: Mardi Gras! Learn all about the history of this fascinating festival as you practice subtraction strategies. This fiction math book combines math and literacy skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, engaging sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning subtraction strategies relevant and fun. Text features include a table of contents, glossary, and index to increase understanding of math and reading concepts. An in-depth problem-solving section provides additional learning and practice opportunities while challenging students' higher-order thinking skills.
Mapas y globos terráqueos
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
Con un mapa y un globo terráqueo, puede explorar nuevos lugares. Te muestran adónde ir. Le muestran qué esperar una vez que llegue allí. Con un mapa en la mano y un corazón para la aventura, está listo para ver el mundo. Este libro en español presenta a los estudiantes de primer grado el concepto de cómo leer mapas y globos terráqueos. Imágenes detalladas junto con texto fácil de leer y características básicas de texto brindan a los lectores una experiencia de lectura y aprendizaje atractiva.
Mapas y globos terráqueos
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
With a map and a globe, you can explore new places. They show you where to go. They show you what to expect once you get there. With a map in hand and a heart for adventure, you are ready to see the world. This Spanish book introduces first grade students to the concept of how to read maps and globes. Detailed images in conjunction with easy-to-read text and basic text features provide readers with an inviting reading and learning experience.
La educación en California
by Gretchen L. H. O'Brien
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
Join Sam and her family on a visit to Kruger National Park! This park in South Africa is home to fascinating animals including giraffes, leopards, lions, elephants, and rhinos. Discover what it's like to go on a safari as you practice repeated addition. This 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 fiction text. The rigorous practice problems, sidebars, and math diagrams extend the learning experience and provide multiple opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. The Math Talk section provides an in-depth problem-solving experience to challenge higher-order thinking skills.
Cruzar el océano: La inmigración a California
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
It is gooey and sweet, a delicious, chewy treat. It is bubblegum! Come along as we smack, blow, and pop our way through addition and subtraction! Students will develop their math skills while engaged in reading about the fascinating history of gum. This nonfiction math book combines math and literacy skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, intriguing sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning arithmetic concepts relevant and fun. Text features include a table of contents, glossary, and index to increase understanding of math and reading concepts. An in-depth problem-solving section provides additional learning and practice opportunities while challenging students' higher-order thinking skills.
Los caminos a California
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
Students will develop their math skills while engaged in reading about a busy day in the life of a professional photographer. This nonfiction math book combines math and literacy skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, intriguing sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning place value relevant and fun. Text features include a table of contents, glossary, and index to increase understanding of math and reading concepts. An in-depth problem-solving section provides additional learning and practice opportunities while challenging students' higher-order thinking skills.
La exploración de California
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
Did you know that early explorers initially thought that California was an island? Learn how California was discovered with this Spanish book that focuses on the history of California. Students will learn about the contributions of Henry Hudson, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, Hernan Cortes, Francisco de Ulloa, and Sir Francis Drake. With a visually appealing layout, this primary source 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 source maps, images, and documents, these books are perfect for reports or projects. The Read and Respond post-reading questions and a culminating activity sharpen critical-thinking skills while building reading comprehension and vocabulary.
Indígenas de California
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
This nonfiction book explores the history, culture, customs, and beliefs of California's American Indian tribes including the Chumash, Tongva, Hupa, Yokuts, Quechan, and Coso tribes. Detailed primary source images in conjunction with Spanish text provide 3rd grade students with an inviting reading and learning experience as they build their social studies knowledge. This book includes basic informational text features including a glossary, an index, table of contents, and reader's guide. Students will be intrigued by Native American history with this fascinating nonfiction Spanish book.
Exploremos los calendarios
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
Encourage beginning readers to learn about days, weeks, months, and years with this engaging Spanish book! This nonfiction book for kindergarten students features detailed images, simple text, a glossary, and an index to help kindergartners develop their reading skills. A fun activity promotes additional thinking and learning.
Las naciones indígenas de California
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
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. This primary sourcebook focuses on the history of California's Native American tribes: the Tongva, Yokuts, Yana, and Yahi. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and timelines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with information and primary source maps, images, and documents, these books are perfect for reports or projects. The Read and Respond post-reading questions and a culminating activity sharpen critical-thinking skills.
El complejo sistema hídrico de California
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
¿Cómo involucras realmente a los estudiantes en el aprendizaje de la historia? Cuando los estudiantes establecen conexiones personales con la asignatura, están mucho más motivados para aprender. Este libro de fuentes primarias proporciona relatos de la historia de primera mano que brindan a los estudiantes una visión personal de los eventos históricos. Aprenda sobre el accidentado camino de California hacia la condición de estado con este libro en español que desarrolla la comprensión lectora y la alfabetización en estudios sociales. Con un diseño visualmente atractivo, este libro presenta texto cautivador, datos divertidos, barras laterales y líneas de tiempo que ayudan a los estudiantes a comprender los conceptos esenciales que necesitan saber en su nivel de grado. Repletos de información y mapas, imágenes y documentos de fuentes primarias, estos libros son perfectos para informes o proyectos. Las preguntas de lectura y respuesta posteriores a la lectura y una actividad culminante agudizan las habilidades de pensamiento crítico.
La Colonización De Texas
Misiones y colonos
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
By the 1800s, Mexican and American settlers were starting colonies throughout Texas. After Mexico won its independence from Spain, the real fight for Texas began. Through supportive Spanish-translated text, vivid images, engaging sidebars and facts, and a helpful glossary, index, table of contents, readers will learn about Texas history, Texas colonization, Texas missions, Stephen F. Austin, and The Alamo.
El Complejo Sistema Hidrico De California
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
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. This primary source book focuses on the history of California's water system and explains how its limited water supply must meet the demands of many people. 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 source maps, images, and documents, these books are perfect for reports or projects. The Read and Respond post-reading questions and a culminating activity sharpen critical-thinking skills.
Todos a bordo de la Interestatal
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
Travel along the U.S. Interstate Highway System! This social studies book explores how this network of fast-paced freeways changed how Americans live and move. The U.S. Interstate Highway System provides 48,876 miles of roads that get Americans where they need to go. This teacher-approved book shows students how interstate roads have evolved and grown over time, including the history of roads built by native peoples. The book covers the geography, history, and economics surrounding the Interstate Highway System in an easy-to-follow way. With a glossary and index, useful discussion questions, and other key features, this book gives students a meaningful inside look at the important role of the U.S. Interstate Highway System.
Las Colonias Del Sur
La primera y la ultima de las 13
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
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 what life was like for people living in the Southern Colonies. 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 source maps, images, and documents, these books are perfect for reports or projects. The Read and Respond post-reading questions and a culminating activity sharpen critical-thinking skills while building reading comprehension and vocabulary.
Las Naciones Indigenas De California
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
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. This primary source book focuses on the history of California's Native American tribes: the Tongva, Yokuts, Yana, and Yahi. 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 source maps, images, and documents, these books are perfect for reports or projects. The Read and Respond post-reading questions and a culminating activity sharpen critical-thinking skills.
Cruzar El Oceano
La inmigracion a California
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
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. This primary source book focuses on immigration in California from the time of the Gold Rush to the end of the 19th century. 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 source maps, images, and documents, these books are perfect for reports or projects. The Read and Respond post-reading questions and a culminating activity sharpen critical-thinking skills while building reading comprehension and vocabulary.
Lizzie Johnson
Vaquera texana
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
Through hard work and determination, Lizzie Johnson built one of the largest cattle herds in the country, earning her the nickname "Cattle Queen of Texas." This interesting and inspiring biography highlights the life of Lizzie as she made her way to being one of the most famous cattle ranchers of her time. Through the appealing images and fascinating facts, readers will learn about Lizzie's journey across the Chisholm Trail and how she used brush popping to help grow her large cattle herd. The easy-to-read text and accessible glossary and index help readers navigate their way through this book and help further develop vocabulary skills. This book has been translated into Spanish.
Indígenas De California
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
This nonfiction book explores the history, culture, customs, and beliefs of California's American Indian tribes including the Chumash, Tongva, Hupa, Yokuts, Quechan, and Coso tribes. Detailed primary source images in conjunction with Spanish text provide 3rd grade students with an inviting reading and learning experience as they build their social studies knowledge. This book includes basic informational text features including a glossary, an index, table of contents, and reader's guide. Students will be intrigued by Native American history with this fascinating nonfiction Spanish book.
La guerra de Secesión
Hermanos contra hermanos
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
The Civil War: Brother Against Brother primary source reader builds literacy skills while offering engaging content across social studies subject areas. Primary source documents provide an intimate glimpse into what life was like during the 1800s. This nonfiction reader can be purposefully differentiated for various reading levels and learning styles. It contains text features to increase academic vocabulary and comprehension, from captions and bold print to index and glossary. The "Your Turn!" activity will continue to challenge students as they extend their learning. This text aligns to state standards as well as McREL, WIDA/TESOL, and the NCSS/C3 Framework.
La geografía de California
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
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. This primary source book explores California's unique geography: the coastal region, the Central Valley, the mountain region, and the desert region. 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 source maps, images, and documents, these books are perfect for reports or projects. The Read and Respond post-reading questions and a culminating activity sharpen critical-thinking skills while building reading comprehension and vocabulary.
El Gobierno De Ee. Uu. Y Tú
by Jennifer Overend Prior
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
This informative, Spanish-translated book teaches early readers about the importance of government and how it impacts our lives. Readers will learn about taxes, the three branches of government, voting, and more. Engaging, primary source documents and images keep students reading as they build their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge.
Inmigración
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
Introduce students to immigration in America in the 1800s, and how it affected the United States. With this Spanish-translated book, readers will discover topics such as Ellis Island, Angel Island, and assimilation. Primary source images, fascinating facts, a glossary, and other features keep students engaged and help them better understand the social studies content.
Selvas del mundo
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
Explore rain forests around the world! This social studies book details the climates and biodiversity of Earth's major rain forests. Find out how rain forests have changed through time, and learn how to protect and preserve these natural lands. This teacher-approved book offers students opportunities to learn more about diverse rain forests, including the history of indigenous peoples in rain forests around the world. The book covers the geography, history, and resources of 6 major rain forests in an easy-to-follow way. With a glossary and index, important discussion questions, and other useful features, this book brings the wonders of Earth's rain forests to life for students.
Vamos a la escuela
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
Vamos a la escuela (We Go to School!) uses primary sources to teach students about school life from the past and the present. The clear, descriptive images and simple phrases will engage students in reading and build their social studies content knowledge. For use in the classroom or at home, this Spanish book includes a simple glossary and index to introduce informational text features to young readers and provide additional reading support.
Los Indígenas Americanos De Texas
Conflicto y supervivencia
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
Groups of American Indians had been living in the Texas region for thousands of years when American settlers decided to expand westward. This captivating book has been translated into Spanish and explores the history of American Indians in Texas and how each group found different ways to live in the region they inhabited. Readers will learn about a variety of tribes, including Karankawa tribe, Jumano, Caddo, Lipan Apache, and Shoshone and discover how they struggled to survive European colonization, the Indian Removal Act, and American expansion. Other topics include the Dawes Act, Indian Civil Rights Act, and peace treaties. Through plenty of interesting and intriguing facts, engaging sidebars, an accommodating glossary and index, and supportive text, readers will be encouraged to learn and explore the history of the Indians of North America.
La Constitución Y La Carta De Derechos
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
Give students insight into the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights with this Spanish-translated book. Readers will learn about the three branches of government--executive, legislative, and judicial--and the way each of those branches works to keep order. Students will also learn about Congress, the Supreme Court, the House of Representatives, and the Senate. Other featured topics include the Federalist Papers, checks and balances, the Preamble, vetoes, and impeachment.
Segunda Guerra Mundial
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
Teach students about World War II and the events that led up to it with this nonfiction Spanish-translated book featuring dynamic primary source documents. Readers will learn about events and topics such as Pearl Harbor, the blitzkrieg, concentration camps, and internment camps. Students will also learn about significant figures including Adolph Hitler, Sir Winston Churchill, Franklin Roosevelt, and Rosie the Riveter. Informational text features help students navigate the text.
Alexander Graham Bell
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
Alexander Graham Bell was always trying to invent new things! In this biography that has been translated into Spanish, readers will learn about Alexander's life as a teacher and inventor of such incredible inventions as the telephone, record player, and metal detector. Colorful images, supportive text, an interesting timeline, and a helpful glossary, table of contents, and index combine to give readers an inspiring look into the life of Alexander Bell.
George Washington Carver
Part of the Estudios sociales: texto informativo series
George Washington Carver nació como esclavo. Nadie pensaba mucho en él porque estaba enfermo y débil. Pasaría su vida demostrándoles que estaban equivocados. Obtenga más información sobre el "Doctor de plantas" convertido en "Hombre maní" y cómo ayudó a personas en todo Estados Unidos. Esta biografía a todo color incluye características de texto importantes, como un glosario y una tabla de contenido, para involucrar a los estudiantes en la lectura a medida que desarrollan sus habilidades de comprensión y alfabetización. Este libro en español se alinea con los estándares nacionales y estatales y presenta contenido emocionante de TIME For Kids para mantener a los estudiantes de inglés comprometidos con el aprendizaje.