Betsy Ross

"A biography examining the life of Benjamin Franklin and his leadership as a statesman, scientist, inventor, and printer. Written in graphic-novel format."

The theater rocks with thunderous applause as the actors take their bows. But these actors are not grownups. They are kids! They work as hard as the grown-ups do, and they have as much talent. Bravo to these fantastic theater kids! Featuring exciting TIME For Kids content, this full-color Spanish book will develop students' comprehension and literacy skills as they are engaged in reading about the theater. Aligned to state and national standards, this text introduces early readers to simple informational text features including a glossary, vocabulary list, and bold font.

People today refer to the Midwestern and prairie states as flyover country. During the Civil War, crossing those areas was the biggest obstacle in uniting the East and West Coasts of our divided nation. An act of Congress in 1862 authorized the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific railroad companies to build a railroad that would link the coasts. Seven years later, on May 10, 1869, an overwhelmingly immigrant labor force completed the task when a rail line was join in Promontory, Utah. The states had become united at last.

HernanCortes parte rumbo al Yucatan con la mision de auxiliar a la expedicion de Juan Grijalva que enviara el gobernadorde Cuba, Diego Velazquez, y de la cual no se habia vuelto a tener noticia. Noobstante, poco antes de la partida, el gobernador decide desposeerle del mando, pero Cortes consigue hacerse a lamar, y luego de vicisitudes sin cuento, se adentra en ignotos territorios dominados por los indios mexicas, cuyo emperador, Moctezuma, rige susvastos dominios desde la ciudad de Tenochtitlan.En un principio, Moctezuma cree saber queHernan Cortes es la encarnacion del diosQuetzalcoatl, "La ...

Este libro de lectura guiado de Nivel Uno examina cómo se celebra la Navidad. Los alumnos desarrollan su capacidad de lectura y reconocimiento de palabras mientras aprenden sobre los preparativos, las tradiciones y los festejos de la Navidad. This Level One guided reader examines how people celebrate Christmas. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about Christmas preparations, traditions, and celebrations.