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...

"La historia de Cristiano Ronaldo desde sus inicios en la portuguesa isla de Madeira, hasta convertirse en uno de los mejores jugadores de fútbol a nivel mundial de todos los tiempos."--B&N.

Learn About The Historic Impact And Contributions Made By The Spanish In America. Features Primary Sources, Historical Images, Chart, And Maps. Correlated To Common Core, Texas TEKS, Virginia Sols, And Georgia Performance Standards

Describes the U.S. Navy, including their vehicles such as jets, aircraft carriers, and submarines, their weapons, and some of the different jobs that members perform in the Navy. Written in English and Spanish.

José Martí was barely 16 years old when he began to fight for the independence of his homeland through his writing. At 17 he was declared an enemy of Spain and sentenced to six years of prison and hard labor. But that did not stop him. Martí dedicated his life to defending Cuba's right to independence. Today he is remembered and honored as a man of integrity--brilliant and courageous--and as a lover of freedom and peace.