Stephen F. Austin: El padre de Texas (Stephen F. Austin: The Father of Texas)

Lyndon B. Johnson was born in Texas in the early 1900s. This appealing biography has been translated into Spanish and highlights Johnson's life as he represented Texas in the United States Congress for 24 years and became the 36th President of the United States. Through engaging images, intriguing sidebars and facts, easy to read text, and a supportive glossary and index, readers will learn about interesting topics such as the Higher Education Act, Voting Rights Act, Minority Whip, and the Vietnam War. Readers will be eager to learn more about Johnson's fascinating life as they move from...

Stephen F. Austin grew up to become known as the Father of Texas. Readers can learn about his interesting and incredible life in this appealing biography that has been translated into Spanish and highlights both Austin's life and Texas history. Through vivid images and illustrations, supportive text, an accommodating glossary and index, and fascinating facts, readers will learn about Texas pioneers, the empresario system, Freemasons, and how Austin became such an important figure in Texas history.

Siempre está encima de nosotros y por eso parece que lo sabemos todo sobre él, pero el cielo encierra un tesoro escondido: el secreto del tiempo y el principio de todo. Mirar hacia arriba en busca de estrellas y planetas se convierte así en un viaje increíble en busca de los límites del Universo hasta llegar al Big Bang, la explosión que dio origen a todo. Su destello de luz ha llegado hasta nosotros como una voz del pasado. Escuchándola, descubriremos que estamos hechos del mismo material del que están hechas las estrellas, que nacen, brillan y mueren, como nosotros. En este...

Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of algorithms and procedures. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how algorithms and procedures work in the real world. In this book, readers will learn how flowcharts can be used to teach people how to complete a...

Do you have what it takes to be an athlete? In this Spanish-translated nonfiction book, readers learn about the hard work, athletic training, and dedication that athletes from all sports and levels go through to be healthy and successful. Readers are familiarized with concepts like coordination, endurance, and athletic motivation. Along with stunning photos and charts and riveting facts, this nonfiction title includes an interview with a real-life Olympic athlete and an accessible glossary, index, and list of useful sources. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

Charles Dickens escribió la primera novela que tuvo a un niño como protagonista. En sus relatos describía las duras condiciones en las que vivían los niños hace poco más de un siglo. También fue el escritor más famoso de la lengua inglesa en su tiempo: reunía multitudes en cada aparición pública. Todo esto nos lo cuenta un pequeño vendedor de periódicos un día de junio de 1870. Charles Dickens acababa de morir.