Jackie Robinson 6-Pack

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.

Martin Luther King, Jr. believed in fighting for Civil Rights for all people. In this Spanish-translated biography, readers will learn about his inspirational life as he fought for equality of African Americans through nonviolence. The rich photos, supportive text, helpful glossary, timeline, table of contents, and index give readers important information for understanding King's fight against Jim Crow Laws.

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.

Está bien comprobado que, tal como dice Conrad, la misma violencia de un golpe de adversidad nos ayuda a soportarla, haciéndonos momentáneamente insensibles. Cuando la anestesia natural cede el paso al malestar, cada cual inventa un modo para poder sobrevivir a ese dolor. En Dime quién fui Elisa Rodríguez Court encuentra la provisional salvación en la literatura, fuente de experiencias que nos recuerdan en todo momento que el drama es de todos y que la vida, como cualquier libro, no pasa en realidad nunca de ser un proyecto. La desesperación de Dime quién fui es la desesperación de...

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.

El machismo y la violencia de género explicados de una forma muy cercana por Pamela Palenciano, autora del famoso monólogo No solo duelen los golpes. Pamela Palenciano sobrevivió a una relación de maltrato que duró toda su adolescencia. En este libro comparte lo que vivió y nos brinda una mirada fresca e ingeniosa que analiza con profundidad la idea del amor romántico y cómo nos afectan los roles de género. O, dicho de otra manera, por qué los hombres compiten por todo, por qué las mujeres de los anuncios siempre salen con la boca abierta y qué le pasa a la princesa después de...

Mohandas Gandhi was one of the world's great leaders who used nonviolent resistance to protest against the caste system. Readers will learn all about his life, Hinduism, and the amazing things he accomplished in this inspiring, Spanish-translated nonfiction biographical title. Children will be fascinated and enlivened through interesting facts, vivid images, a helpful timeline, and a glossary that assists in improving vocabulary. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.