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Why did the Civil War begin? Which states were part of the Union and which were part of the Confederacy? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more as they move through this fascinating nonfiction Spanish-translated title. The easy-to-read informational text, engaging facts, and vivid images and illustrations help highlight some of the aspects that led up to the Civil War, including slavery, the Underground Railroad, abolitionists, the Fugitive Slave Act, the Dred Scott Decision, and the Lincoln-Douglas debates. The accessible table of contents works in conjunction with the...

Learn how baby animals like pandas, penguins, elephants, kittens, and frogs grow and change! This Spanish science reader introduces students to the concepts of growth and change. With easy-to-read text, this book teaches students important scientific subjects and vocabulary terms. Aligned to state and national standards, the book contains nonfiction text features like an index, a glossary, captions, bold font, and detailed images to keep students connected to the text. A hands-on science experiment helps students apply what they have learned and develops critical thinking skills.

Lucila vivió cuando no era común que las mujeres viajaran solas por sus países o menos que cruzaran las fronteras. Sin embargo, ella muy pronto se echó a andar por la larguísima geografía de su país (Chile) y visitó además varias ciudades del mundo En México no sólo estuvo de paso, se quedó a vivir y trabajó intensamente enseñando en poblados de Michoacán, Morelos, Oaxaca y Veracruz. Lucila fue una viajera que arribó a todos sus destinos en barcos de vapor y trenes, pero uno de su viajes definitivos lo hizo a través de la escritura. Sus ideas, poemas y cartas poco a poco le...

HIGH-INTEREST, LOW-LEVEL: Reluctant readers will be engaged from beginning to end as they explore the responsibilities and skills of the catcher in this 32-page nonfiction book. Side-by-side English and Spanish text and vivid, exciting photos show readers what it takes to fill this key position in baseball and softball. SPORTS BOOK FOR KIDS: Catchers squat and they throw. They often call the shots. But most importantly, they catch the ball! From catching fastballs to throwing out base runners, learn why catchers have the toughest job in baseball and softball. INCLUDES: Readers will be hooked...