Proyectos reales para explorar la Guerra Fría (Real-World Projects to Explore the Cold War)

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...

Con texto cuidadosamente organizado en niveles y fotografias frescas y vibrantes capturamos la atención de los jóvenes lectores para que aprendan sobre las tradiciones y celebraciones de Ramadán y Eid al-Fitr. Además de tener un glosario con imágenes, ayudamos a desarrollar habilidades de lectura informativa con preguntas de pensamiento crítico apropiadas para esta edad. Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about the holiday traditions and celebrations of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo...

¿Son dueños los hombres de su propio destino? ¿Podrá el hijo del rey rechazar las vanidades de este mundo por el amor de una campesina? ¿Se puede llegar a ser tan simple como para no tener la clarividencia suficiente para saber atrapar la suerte? Los héroes de estas historias pasan pruebas que les ponen en situaciones difíciles, pero su sentido de los valores humanos les protegerá de los falsos pasos que podrían serles fatídicos. Encontramos en esta recopilación de cuentos toda la poesía de la tradición oral armenia. Historias que atraviesan el espacio y el tiempo para hablarnos...

Sitting Bull first went to battle at the age of 14. He grew to be widely respected for his bravery and insight, and became chief of the Lakota nation in his thirties. By the time he met General Custer at the Battle of Little Big Horn, his courage was legendary. Though he soundly defeated Custer, public outrage at the defeat brought thousands of cavalrymen to the area, where it took four more years before the brave chief would surrender. He was forced onto a reservation where he was later killed when police attempted to arrest him.