Alexander Hamilton

Set in the 1950s in the Bronx, this is the story of a girl with a dream. Emmy award-winning actress and writer Sonia Manzano plunges us into the daily lives of a Latino family that is loving--and troubled. She is a child living amidst the squalor of a boisterous home that is filled with noisy relatives and neighbors. Each day she is glued to the TV screen that blots out the painful realities of her existence and also illuminates the possibilities that lie ahead. But--click!--when the TV goes off, Sonia is taken back to real-life--the cramped, colorful world of her neighborhood and an...

He aquí una excelente colección de las denominadas “frases y citas célebres”, supuestas o no, pronunciadas en la más diversas épocas y países según la tradición, por personajes en general importantes (de aquí el epíteto aplicado a las frases y citas) como emperadores, reyes, escritores y artistas. Al no existir la tecnología actual han sido conservadas desde hace mucho tiempo por tradición oral y escrita en documentos antiguos. Es imposible aseverar la autenticidad de todas, pero como dice el refrán italiano: “si no son ciertas, están bien encontradas”.

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...

This book introduces readers to what it means to celebrate Divali, and shows them why this holiday is special.