El Galeon De Manila / The Galleon of Manila

The early nineteenth century in the United States was a study of contrasts. On the one hand, the Jazz Age brought cultural liberation, vivacity, and reckless consumption; on the other, the Great Depression brought poverty and desperation to millions. Explore these periods in American history through the eyes of the people who lived them.

The ancient Polynesians were amazing navigators who traversed the Pacific Ocean and settled in its many islands. How did they travel such extreme distances and know where they were going without the use of modern technology like smartphones, satellites, or even magnetic compasses to guide them? Learn the answer to these questions in this Spanish book that uses real-world examples to illustrate science concepts. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics. Packed with factoids and ...

Simple text and photographs introduce the purpose of money, how old coins and paper money are disposed of, and how new money is made.

El Tombuctu nos habla de la gran inundacion de la ciudad de Mexico ocurrida en 1629. El preso numero cuatro retrata la vida colonial durante el siglo XVIII y cuenta la vida de tres personajes muy humildes que por azares del destino van a la carcel de la Santa Inquisicion y acaban formando una familia.