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The Underground Railroad was the massive effort by slaves and free people to secretly bring thousands of blacks to freedom in the North during the 19th century. This thought-provoking book will capture readers’ imaginations and fill them with awe for the brave “conductors” and “passengers” on the Railroad. They’ll learn about the many safe havens, called “depots,” that housed fugitives and the secret passages within them that hid slaves from their pursuers. Information about the American Civil War and the Fugitive Slave Act, biographies of figures vital to the Underground Railroad,...

Marzo de 2009: un niño estornuda en un pueblo de México. Dos meses después, miles de personas se infectan en todos los rincones del planeta y comienza el recuento de fallecidos. Acababa de estallar la pandemia de la gripe A (H1N1), de consecuencias aún imprevisibles. En 1918, la gripe mató a millones de personas. Estamos ahora mejor preparados que hace un siglo? Ha sido exagerada la respuesta de las autoridades o se ha hecho frente al problema con la severidad necesaria? Es segura la vacuna contra la gripe? Qué consecuencias puede acarrear no vacunarse? Más allá de la gripe, pueden...

When winter hits, many people in colder climates spend most of their time indoors. But what do wild animals do? Some animals spend winters hibernating. Beginning readers will learn what hibernation is, why some animals hibernate and others don't, and how hibernating animals prepare for their long sleep. Full-color photographs grab readers' attention and allow them to draw connections to the narrative. Readers will love learning about this mysterious, restful time in some animals' lives.

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 primary source book provides firsthand accounts of history that give students personal insights into historical events. Learn about California’s history during the 20th century with this Spanish book that builds reading comprehension and social studies literacy. 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 to know at their ...