Maria Zef

¿Cómo involucras realmente a los estudiantes en el aprendizaje de la historia? Cuando los estudiantes establecen conexiones personales con la asignatura, están mucho más motivados para aprender. Este libro en español ofrece relatos de la historia de primera mano que brindan una visión personal de los eventos históricos. Presente a los estudiantes a los primeros colonos de California, incluidos John Bidwell, Jim Beckwourth, Jedediah Smith, Sarah Royce, Charley Parkhurst, Kit Carson, el partido Donner y más. Con un diseño visualmente atractivo, este libro presenta texto cautivador,...

Hace veinte años, la represión provocada por la dictadura argentina hizo "desaparecer" a 30.000 personas. Hoy se sigue buscando esa memoria a través de los vivos que no olvidan a los que perdieron entonces. La historia de Estela es una más. Tan real que está sucediendo ahora mismo en muchas partes.

It was September 14, 1814, and America and Great Britain were at war. Frances Scott Key watched from the deck of a British ship, where he was being held captive, as cannons exploded around them. After 25 hours, the fighting ceased and Key peered through the clearing smoke, looking for some sign as to the outcome of the battle. Was the American flag still flying? His wartime experience inspired Key to write a poem, which was later set to music and became America’s national anthem. This book tells the story of the inspiration behind our national anthem, which helped transform the flag into a...

In the United States, the ability to take informed action is becoming increasingly necessary, and difficult. This book delves into the importance of being informed and explains how not all sources of information are equal. Readers are introduced to the scientific method as a way of testing information for credibility. Students will also learn how to turn credible information into action by forming groups, protesting, contacting elected representatives, and possibly even running for office themselves someday.