George Washington Carver

These biographies introduce young readers to important figures in American history. Ideal for reports and correlated to the social studies curriculum, the series presents a straightforward account of each individual's life and times and describes how each person contributed to the shaping of our nation.

Students will gain a deeper understanding of the Cold War by delving into major social studies topics in this project-based examination. The volume presents a series of broad questions touching on major themes in the social studies curriculum. Each question is accompanied by several paragraphs examining that question in the context of the Cold War, as well as a detailed project that prompts readers to think critically and present their findings or opinions in a particular format, such as a poster with side-by-side comparisons, a persuasive essay, or a class presentation.

Following the bestselling "Family Pictures, In My Family/En Mi Familia" is Garza's continuing tribute to the family and community that shaped her childhood and her life. Vibrant paintings and warm personal stories depict memories of growing up in the traditional Mexican-American community of her hometown of Kingsville, Texas.

Learn all about the Women's National Basketball Association. Discover fascinating facts, from record-breaking stars to winning teams and important positions.

Del recodo del camino es un conjunto de cincuenta mini textos trabajados sobre bases simblicas como caminos, viajes, recodos, que aluden al proceso de vida, porque qu otra cosa es la vida sino un viaje que se transita por un camino de muchos recodos que empieza con el nacimiento y termina ineludiblemente con la muerte? Pero ms que uno lineal y pasivo, este viaje es especial, es dinmico, brusco, cambiante, a veces sinuoso, a veces en espiral, y aun as, aunque cada uno de nosotros viaje por su propio camino, todos avanzamos hacia una sola meta. Siempre hacia adelante. No hay forma de evitarlo....