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In 1862, the American Civil War was underway, actively tearing the United States apart. At the start of the war, President Abraham Lincoln's main goal was preserving the Union, but he was now ready to make a stand on slavery. The Emancipation Proclamation was one of the most important documents of its time, but its contents can be confusing. This volume gives readers context for the proclamation, as well as explains what it says and its results, in uncomplicated language appropriate for those reading below level and those looking for a review of this subject.

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...

Introduce students to primary sources and the importance of fairness with this engaging book! The primary source images and simple sentences 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.

Cuando decidas recorrer la dimensión tiempo de tu memoria (dtm), descubrirás que te has transformado por medio de una lenta metamorfosis psíquica en «80 teorías (80t) y un drama sobre la muerte (1dm)». (dtm = 80t + 1dm) Nuestros recuerdos son como un amasijo de chatarra, enmarañada de sueños, miedos y fantasmas, resultado de una gran colisión entre cuatro trenes que recorren las vías del tiempo. A velocidad de vértigo se desplaza un tren que viene del pasado remoto, cargado con «recuerdos ancestrales», contagiados de cerebro a cerebro y que heredamos como una ilusión propia;...