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...

Laura vive con su abuela Ana en un tranquilo pueblo rodeado de montañas. Su abuela es experta contando cuentos. Un buen día, después de una fuerte tormenta, Ana empieza a contarle un cuento fantástico. Un relato de aventuras, magia y amor que hipnotizará a la pequeña Laura durante varias semanas, hasta el punto incluso de reconocer a algunos personajes del cuento en personas de la vida real.

From eye patches and peg legs to walking the plank and pirate ships, this fun and informative activity book discusses the facts and legends surrounding pirates and then encourages kids to search for them within the book. Desde los parches de ojo y las patas de palo hasta caminando por el tablón y los barcos piratas, este divertido e informativo libro de actividades discute los hechos y las leyendas que rodean los piratas y entonces anima a los niños a buscarlos dentro de las páginas del libro.

Black holes are neither holes nor black. They're invisible and packed with matter! Future astronomers will find out many more fascinating facts about these space phenomena with this intriguing book. Carefully crafted text encapsulates the most important information about black holes, such as how scientists locate them and their significance in a star's life cycle. Amazing photographs support critical concepts and inspire a true appreciation of the spectacles of space.

Este libro es una gran ayuda para que los niños quieran más y traten mejor a su Ángel de la Guarda, al Custodio que Dios nos ha puesto a cada uno para llevarnos al Cielo.