La Voz del Pueblo

Explains some of the challenges and rewards of having a friend with ADHD using everyday kid-friendly examples--in both English and Spanish

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...

Aimed at young children, this series teaches the basics of healthy eating, hygiene, caring for your body, and sexuality. The humorous illustrations capture the reader's attention, getting across the point that is expressed in the simple but informative texts. Children will learn about the dangers of drug abuse, the importance of exercise, how to fight germs, where babies come from, and much more. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

As the son of the Japanese consul to Lithuania, young Hiroki watched his father help many Jewish refugees escape death at the hands of the Nazis through assistance from his family and friends after their visas were denied.