Nuestra vida, Una obra de arte en proceso

During the American Civil War, the United States was on the brink of falling apart irrevocably. As states seceded and brother turned against brother, hope for reconciliation was dim. This conflict, an essential topic of the social studies curriculum, is skillfully presented from its origins in the Southern slave-trade economy to bloody battles and, later, Reconstruction. Striking photographs and artwork of integral events and people will resonate with readers, while interesting sidebar information gives them more to reflect on about this terrible war and the lessons it taught us.

Have you ever seen a skyscraper that is shaped like an elephant? How about one that looks like waves? Students will learn how to measure area while engaged in reading about the world's coolest skyscrapers! This Spanish book uses real-world examples to teach math concepts, and incorporates nonfiction reading to increase vocabulary and comprehension skills. The practice problems, graphs, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice their developing math skills, and apply what they've learned to their daily lives. Essential text features like a glossary, index, and table of...

Jesús dijo: “Dejen que los niños vengan a mí y no se los impidan, porque el reino de los cielos es de quienes son como ellos.” Mateo 19:14 (NVI) ¡Escrito especialmente para los niños pequeños, estas historias clásicas del Nuevo Testamento presentan a los niños a la Biblia de una manera divertida! Cada historia cautivante enfatiza una lección para que los padres y los niños puedan hablar sobre aplicaciones en la vida. Texto fácil de entender, verdades simples y atractivas ilustraciones harán que esta esta colección un favorito de la familia. Los doce relatos que se incluyen...

Discusses the difference between secrets that are fun to keep and those that make people unhappy, and encourages youngsters to confide in their parents or another trusted adult such painful matters as bullying or improper touching.