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Manifest Destiny the name given in the 1840s to a belief that the coast-to-coast expansion of the United States was both inevitable and justified, regardless of the means. Standing in the way were not only the native populations, but also the descendants of Spanish settlers who had lived in the Southwest for centuries. The racist belief that white men rightfully should expand their institutions into the area brought the United States into conflict with Mexico. War was declared in 1846, and by the time the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed in 1848, ending the war, the US had gained...

This timeless tale (now available in Spanish) tells children the story of the crucifixion from the viewpoint of Rex, the tree that became the cross Jesus carried to Calvary. Proud and ungrateful at first, Rex learns a lesson in love from the humble and gentle Jesus. With this story, children come to understand the importance of Jesus' sacrifice and the power of his love. El arbol orgulloso se llamaba Rex y se portaba como si fuera el rey de todos los arboles del bosque. Hasta que un dia sucedio algo que cambio su vida y la de toda la creacion. Este relato imaginario sobre la crucifixion llega ...

GRADES K–2: Bring Spanish into the classroom! Introduce early elementary students to the topic of sound waves with this science-themed Spanish title. FEATURES: Kids will learn about how we send and recieve sound waves and complete an activity that supports further comprehension. EARLY BILINGUAL LITERACY: Help young learners strengthen their bilingual skills—add the English version of this title into your collection, too. WHY MY PHYSICAL SCIENCE LIBRARY: This collection introduces a variety of science topics while presenting complicated information in easy-to-understand language and...

This brightly illustrated title presents lyrics and instructions for various traditional Hispanic games. Each entry is designed to help caregivers engage in constructive, rhythmic play with infants and pre-schoolers. Through these activities, caregivers will help small children develop hand eye coordination, neuromuscular control, rhythm and attention span.