Grandes Maquinas

Biographical And Science-Related Information Examining The Life Of Robert Fulton And His Invention Of The First Steamboat To Work Successfully.

Introduces the life and times of Underground Railroad and anti-slavery leader Harriet Tubman and explains her place in American history.

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 California’s gold rush by examining maps, letters, images, and art from that time. 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 information and primary...

Surveys the life of Swiss/German immigrant John Sutter, on whose land gold was discovered in the mid-nineteenth century, spurring the California gold rush and westward expansion.