César Chávez

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.

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.

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.

El ser humano no está estructuralmente preparado para desenvolverse de forma óptima en el medio acuático, sin embargo, tiene la capacidad de aprender para mejorar su competencia. En este libro se presentan los condicionantes de la estaticidad y del movimiento del cuerpo en el medio acuático, distinguiendo los elementos que son propios del agua de los que son propios del cuerpo, para determinar qué factores son los que se pueden mejorar para optimizar el dominio de este medio. Además, como complemento fundamental, se integran en este proceso las áreas del control motor, la...

Si te das una oportunidad, puede que descubras que el verdadero amor te está esperando. Rihannon está destrozada después de romper con su novio y solo quiere volver con él. Nicole tiene un ex novio que todavía tiene cierto protagonismo en su vida, pero no puede evitar sentir algo por otra persona. James y Rihannon son solo amigos... de momento. Quizá el deseo compartido de estos tres amigos de bajarle los humos a una listilla los lleve a conseguir lo que desean... y puede que algo más. El relato de una semana que cambiará la vida de estos personajes narrado desde tres puntos de vista...

Advances in science have changed our world, all thanks to the scientists behind important discoveries. Some of the most important discoveries have come from female scientists, who were as unique for their work as they were for being trailblazers in a male-dominated industry. This text offers a biographical treatment of such important scientists as Marie Curie, Rachel Carson, and Jane Goodall, as well as others who have made it possible for women of the future to have a career in science. Age-appropriate text, fact boxes, historical and modern images, and a comprehensive timeline complete the...

Anson Jones was the last president of the Republic of Texas. Known as the “Architect of Annexation,” readers will discover how Jones was influential in bringing Texas into the Union and how injury and unfulfilled political ambitions led to his tragic downfall.