El final de todos los agostos

In what ways are the branches of government like a basketball game? How can a school yard game's rules liken themselves to a constitution? Through engaging analogies and introductions, our new Spanish-language government series gets English language learners ready for election 2008. Correlated to the fourth and fifth grade social studies curriculum, My American Government introduces students to how our government works. Students learn about the U.S. Constitution, the branches of government, citizens' basic rights, and how we elect our leaders.

Juro lealtad a la bandera (I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag) teaches students about the Pledge of Allegiance. This book uses intriguing primary source images and documents and simple sentences to engage students in reading as they build their social studies content knowledge. For use in the classroom or at home, this Spanish book includes a simple glossary, captions and an index to introduce informational text features to young readers and provide additional reading support.

A girl buys two ice cream cones from a street vendor in her neighborhood, one for herself and one for her grandpa. But will both treats make it safely home? This beautifully illustrated Spanish picture book teaches beginning readers about acts of kindness. With vibrant illustrations that support the single Spanish word on each page, language learners will develop their oral language skills as they describe what is happening in each illustration. This book is ideal for both native Spanish speakers and those learning Spanish as a second language.

Dioses, héroes y criaturas legendarias. ¿Sabes quién sostiene el universo sobre su espalda? ¿O qué dios es el responsable de que exista el invierno? ¿Conoces a la criatura más terrorífica que haya existido jamás? En 100 mitos descubrirás las mejores historias de la mitología griega y romana: aventuras repletas de objetos mágicos, monstruos temibles, amores legendarios, héroes audaces y castigos divinos que, miles de años después, siguen siendo igual de emocionantes que el primer día. ¿Te apuntas a conocer las historias más épicas jamás contadas?