El 02 de diciembre de 2007, el régimen de Hugo Chávez intentó plasmar el comunismo en Venezuela con unas elecciones en la que se debatían diversas leyes de naturaleza totalitaria. Ante la pasividad de los partidos políticos de oposición, el movimiento estudiantil asumió el liderazgo en la campaña y obtuvo un sonado éxito que se tradujo en la única derrota electoral que tuvo en vida Hugo Chávez. Se trata de una historia de valor, en la que...

California is a big state with an even bigger story. It grew leaps and bounds between the gold rush and 1900. People from across America and around the world moved there because it was full of opportunity. Today it's still a place where people from different backgrounds come to live their dreams. This primary source text builds students' reading skills and social studies content knowledge. The intriguing primary source maps, letters, documents, and...

Weaving the Future is a video portrait of a unique indigenous community living in the Andean highlands of northern Ecuador. The story of the Otavalo Indians is not a stereotypical tale of "isolated people struggling to survive."

La contribución de Canadá a la construcción de un mundo más seguro ha sido evidente. Mediante lo que podría denominarse su política de seguridad internacional, este país ha intentado enfrentar aquellas amenazas de orden doméstico, transnacional o global que, en distintas regiones del globo, han menoscabado la seguridad de los Estados y sus respectivas sociedades. Dirigido a estudiantes y profesores interesados en el estudio de la política...

Hoy día todo el mundo sabe quién es Edward Snowden, el joven informático que trabajaba para la National Security Agency (NSA) estadounidense y que descubrió la dimensión de la vigilancia que Estados Unidos realiza en secreto: escuchas telefónicas, interceptación de correo electrónico, espionaje a empresas y gobiernos aliados. Esas revelaciones, que generaron una reacción de indignación entre los ciudadanos, hicieron que los gobiernos se...

A trip to the Grand Canyon becomes an adventure in learning data analysis! Students will examine the geological clues that rocks and fossils have left behind. This Spanish math reader builds literacy and math content knowledge while introducing students to new concepts and vocabulary terms like geology, sediment, fossils, erosion, decomposition, and more. The clear charts, graphs and data tables will make students more confident in their data analysis...

It is important for us to remember the events of the past. One way to preserve our history is by building landmarks. Visiting these places and learning about them helps us appreciate our past and guides our future. Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together in this Spanish-translated e-book to help readers better understand the content and be fully engaged from beginning to end.

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...

In Ellis Island, young readers will explore this American landmark and learn about its historic significance. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this important site. A labeled diagram helps readers understand locations and items associated with Ellis Island, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Ellis Island online using our safe search engine...