Junípero Serra: A Spanish Missionary

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. This primary source biography focuses on the life and times of Junípero Serra, the Franciscan missionary who created missions that stretched from San Francisco to San Diego. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need...

Imagina el verano perfecto, lejos de un hogar en el que no estás a gusto, en un país diferente y lleno de posibilidades; viviendo en mitad del campo y en compañía de una familia que te quiere, enamorándote como nunca lo has hecho. Ahora imagina que un día estallan las bombas y que, junto a quien es el amor de tu vida, tienes que aprender a sobrevivir en medio de una guerra sin sentido. Puedes imaginarlo o leer esta novela.

Viaje a la India y explorar la comida, la cultura, los animales y los deportes de este país asiático. Este texto ofrece preguntas de pensamiento crítico y fotografías de color para ayudar a los lectores a experimentar la gira de cerca. Journey to India and explore the food, culture, animals, and sports of this Asian country. This carefully leveled text, now in Spanish, features critical thinking questions and full-color photographs to help readers experience the tour up close.

So you think you're a martial arts master, but do you know the difference between kung fu, kendo, and karate? Students will learn about various martial arts as they practice comparing numbers. This nonfiction math book combines math and literacy skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, intriguing sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning math relevant and fun. Text features include a table of contents, glossary, and index to increase understanding of math and reading concepts. An in-depth problem-solving...

Desde el origen de la humanidad se ha buscado la felicidad. Sabemos que existe, aunque a veces aparezca disfrazada, secuestrada por el dolor, el miedo, la depresión o el odio. Se llega a la conclusión de que, en el mundo de hoy, la mayoría de las personas nos consideramos generalmente felices la mayor parte del tiempo.