Jackie Robinson

This Spanish-translated biography introduces readers to Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play Major League Baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Featuring lively images and inspirational text in conjunction with a helpful glossary, index, and timeline of Robinson's life, this title will engage readers as they read about Jackie's life as a college athlete, his start in the Negro League, his stand against segregation, and how he became the first person to ever get named Rookie of the Year. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

The Pledge of Allegiance: Poem of Patriotism is a story of some students who are struggling with the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance. Even though they say it everyday, they are not quite sure what they are saying. With the help of their teachers and parents, the children soon learn what the pledge means and what it symbolizes about freedom in America. 20pp.

In this inspiring Spanish-translated biography, readers will learn about the life of Wilma Rudolph, the first American woman to win three gold medals at one Olympics. Readers will feel engaged and inspired as they read about Rudolph's incredible journey from a young girl with polio, to her first encounter with track and field, to becoming one of the best Olympic athletes of her time! A timeline of Rudolph's life, a glossary, and index are provided for further understanding of the content and improvement in vocabulary.

La ilusión se asocia a las ganas de vivir que animan a llevar a cabo proyectos, y también a la alegría, a la esperanza en algo, alguien o en expectativas positivas, favorables y optimistas. La ilusión implica creer en los sueños y sentirse capaz para plantearlos y llevar a cabo conductas para perseguirlos, ser perseverante para conseguirlos, tener esperanza en lograrlos contra las adversidades que puedan aparecer en el camino y hacerlo con ganas y alegría. De la misma manera, está estrechamente ligada a las emociones, los pensamientos y las actitudes y a la acción de cada uno. Muchas...

Why do we need water to live? Find out in this informative title that explains the importance of water to all living things.

Las Dino-historias conjugan dos pasiones de muchos niños y jóvenes: los cómics o historietas y los dinosaurios. Vivieron hace 156 millones de años, y fueron los mayores depredadores del Jurásico. No eran muy rápidos, pero si astutos, organizaban emboscadas para atrapar a sus presas. Su nombre quiere decir Extraño lagarto y se debe a que sus vértebras estaban constituídas de manera diferente al resto de los saurios.

From England's quaint country roads to a palace fit for a queen, readers have so much to discover about this amazing country! This title covers information like England's common foods, its largest cities and capital, plants and animals, and things to see and do. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.