SKUAD. La historia de nuestras vidas

Henry S. Whitehead nació en Elizabeth, New Jersey, en 1882, y se graduó en Harvard en 1904, en la misma clase que Franklin D. Roosevelt. En 1909 ingresa en la escuela de teología de Connecticut, donde es ordenado diácono tres años después. Entre 1921 y 1929 Whitehead fue enviado como diácono a Santa Cruz, en las Islas Vírgenes. Pronto quedó fascinado por las costumbres primitivas, los ritos religiosos y las supersticiones tribales propias de la población nativa de aquellas islas, muy especialmente por los ritos de vudú, y comenzó a escribir una serie de historias sobrenaturales...

In 1939, a war that would encompass the world began in Europe. Readers will learn about the causes of World War II in this nonfiction Spanish-translated book. The supportive text and fascinating sidebars work in conjunction with the stunning photos and appealing scrapbook layout to provide an enjoyable and enlightening experience that teaches readers about such events and topics as Pearl Harbor, blitzkreig, and concentration and internment camps. Readers will also learn about infamous figures from the war like Adolph Hitler, Sir Winston Churchill, Franklin Roosevelt, and even Rosie the...

Presents a line-by-line explanation of the entire United States Constitution, in English and Spanish. Provides a Spanish translation of the Constitution, historical context and student exercises that approximate the decisions made by the Constitution's authors. Written at the fifth grade level.

Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass relied on his own determination and ingenuity to carve a path to freedom. Once free, he dedicated his life to improving the lives of others and fighting for justice and equality. This inspirational Spanish biography uses primary sources to engage students in learning about the fascinating life of Frederick Douglass. Students will build their literacy skills as they are immersed in social studies content. Text features include a glossary and an index to increase comprehension and academic vocabulary.