Haz tu parte: Servicio a la comunidad (Doing Your Part: Serving Your Community)

Introduce students to American civic values, and the importance of upholding these beliefs. This nonfiction Spanish-translated book encourages readers to embrace equality and responsibility. Primary source images support the text and engage readers to help them better understand the content.

In 1833, American and Tejano colonists wanted independence from the Mexican government. Through a bloody Texas Revolution, the independent Republic of Texas was born! Readers will be enthralled as they make their way through this exciting and compelling book that has been translated into Spanish. This book uses vivid images, intriguing facts and sidebars in conjunction with easy-to-read text and an accessible glossary and index to enlighten readers about such things as the Law of April 6, 1830, the Battle of Gonzalez, the Siege of Bexar, "The Consultation", and The Alamo. Along with these...

In the middle of the 1830s, Texans fought against the Mexican government for its independence. During the Texas Revolution, many leaders emerged, such as Sam Houston, Lorenzo de Zavala, William Travis, Francita Alavez, Sidney Sherman, Susanna Dickinson, James Bowie, and Juan Seguín. This captivating biography has been translated into Spanish and allows readers to learn about the incredible accomplishments of these people and what they did to make an impact on the Texas Revolution. Featuring alluring images, engaging facts and sidebars, supportive text, and a glossary and index, this book...

Familiarize beginning readers with the different jobs of community workers. Featuring basic concepts, easy-to-read informational text, and engaging photographs this Spanish-translated nonfiction title is sure to create an exciting learning adventure.

With simple examples that are easy to relate to, this basic review of some of the building blocks of economics will help readers easily grasp the concepts. With language that is conversational without being too casual, readers are engaged throughout as they learn about not only these basic concepts but how they fit into the whole economic scheme of things, such as where goods come from. Readers will learn about the three factors of production, as well as what happens when resources are lacking and how that influences the entire economy.

Julia nunca hubiera imaginado que podría vivir tantas aventuras aislada en una habitación de hospital. ¡Ni que aprendería tantas cosas! Y todo gracias a su amigo Bruno, a su abuelo y, sobre todo, a un personaje muy especial que resultará ser una auténtica autoridad en el mundo de los sueños. Una historia tierna y emocionante.

" A Daniel, el trabajo en la oficina le resulta muy aburrido; su vida se ha vuelto de color gris. Por si fuera poco, descubre que, en los momentos más inesperados, se eleva desde el suelo. ¡Menudo problema!... ¿Qué puede hacer, por ejemplo, para cubrirse con la manta si la cama se ha quedado abajo y él está durmiendo en el aire?... Pero decide aprovechar su extraña facultad, y entonces... "