El Galeon De Manila / The Galleon of Manila

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 U.S. Constitution, the Articles of Confederation, the Connecticut Compromise, and the Bill of Rights. 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...

Introduces the holiday Cinco de Mayo and describes how it is celebrated in Mexico and in the United States.

Got a fan of snakes, lizards, and turtles? Dig into this beginner's guide to reptiles from Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the award-winning About... series. Author and educator Cathryn Sill explains in simple language the basic characteristics that all reptiles share, while offering a look at many of the animals that fall into this diverse category, including ever-popular lizards, snakes, and turtles. The beautifully detailed paintings of noted wildlife illustrator John Sill depict reptiles in their habitats and highlight their unique aspects. An afterword provides more detail on each...

Desde que el ser humano es tal, ha admirado, temido, incluso venerado a los animales. Esto tiene una explicacion: son una pieza clave en nuestra subsistencia como especie. Con excelentes fotografias e ilustraciones, el presente libro narra como nos hemos relacionado con los animales a traves de los siglos en los diferentes lugares del mundo. Book jacket.