La Misión de San Antonio de Padua (Discovering Mission San Antonio de Padua)

Take a virtual tour of the Smithsonian National Zoo’s Small Mammal House with this high-interest STEAM book! Along the way, learn how zookeepers designed a habitat for the black-footed ferret, an animal once thought to be extinct. You’ll also learn about the many factors the keepers take into consideration when designing zoo enclosures. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students...

Mi Biblia Pijama es un libro de cuentos de la Biblia, perfecto para niños de 0-3 años de edad. Los padres y los abuelos estarán encantados de compartir una de las 30 historias de la Biblia cada noche antes de dormir. Las rítmicas líneas de la historia calmarán a los cansados pequeños y los prepararán para dormir. Al mismo tiempo estarán aprendiendo sobre los interesantes personajes de la Biblia y descubrirán que ¡la Biblia es un libro divertido! My Pajama Bible is the perfect Bible-story book for kids aged 0-3. Parents and Grandparents will love sharing one of the 30 Bible-stories...

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. Introduce students to California's early settlers including John Bidwell, Jim Beckwourth, Jedediah Smith, Sarah Royce, Charley Parkhurst, Kit Carson, the Donner party, and more. 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 ...

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...