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Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Language
Español
Description
Traces the development of Greek civilization from early kingdoms and the growth of city-states to the age of Alexander the Great, and discusses democracy, the Olympic Games, mythology, temples, and sculpture.
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
Español
Description
Traces the development of Indian civilization from the earliest settlements along the Indus River to the golden age of the Gupta Empire, and discusses the roles of religion, the caste system, the Sanskrit language, and technology.
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Language
Español
Description
Traces the development of civilization between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers from earliest times to the age of Alexander the Great, and discusses religion, government, trade, written law codes, and inventions.
4) Las �arqueas
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Language
Español
Description
Looks at archaea, microorganisms found living in extreme conditions, disucussing how they survive and more.
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
"[Written with the assumptions that] the Articles of Confederation was a problematic document, and the social studies curriculum commonly asks students to understand why and its effect on the Constitution... this volume simply breaks down the writing of the Articles as well as its problems for readers unfamiliar with the document or in need of reviewing it. Key definitions and explanations are offered in short fact boxes, ensuring that readers of...
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Language
Español
Description
"A transcontinental railroad--a railroad spanning the United States--was once thought to be impossible. But after a practical route was found, about 1,800 miles (2,900 km) of track were laid from Nebraska to California in just 6 years. This railroad changed the nation, connecting the East and West Coast and making travel and communication easier than ever"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Language
Español
Description
"Most people have at least seen a snowstorm on television, but imagine a storm of dust instead of snow. These were called black blizzards in the Dust Bowl, which was the name for the Great Plains of the United States during the 1930s. Readers will learn what transformed green farmland and lush grassland into a disaster area, forcing thousands to leave, and finally how the land was restored"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Language
Español
Description
"A war between Spain and the United States was waged in 1898 in the Caribbean and in the Philippines. It forced Spain out of Cuba and established the United States as a true world power. Young historians will learn the causes of the war, each side's military maneuvers, and the conflict's aftereffects, all clearly explained in comprehensible text especially for the struggling reader. Photographs and images of the war will help visual learners connect...
11) Los hongos
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Language
Español
Description
"It may sound like a gross fact, but the world is full of fungi. These organisms are important life forms. Readers . . . will learn all about fungi and their role in the environment"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Language
Español
Description
"The rights of a nation's citizens are civil rights. In the 1950s and 1960s, Black Americans organized a movement to demand these rights, including equal education, the right to vote, and many other freedoms. This . . . volume takes readers through the key events of the movement, including its victories and disappointments. Central figures such as Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X are featured, and a timeline helps readers understand the movement's...
13) Los protistas
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Language
Español
Description
"When people think of life forms, they often think of animals and plants. But not all organisms fit into these two groups. Protists are a hugely diverse group of organisms. They are usually tiny and made up of just a single cell"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
Español
Description
"Many voters take part in general elections but are largely unaware of how primaries and caucuses work. With the help of this informative book, readers learn all about these important processes that help select candidates to run for office. Struggling readers are able to utilize accessible text to learn about this key facet of the upper elementary social studies curriculum. Photographs and educational fact boxes further illustrate important ideas...
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
Español
Description
"Readers may know that the Democratic and Republican Parties are the two main political parties in the United States now, but that hasn't always been the case! Plus, the parties have changed quite a bit over time. This informative volume helps readers learn about key facts, individuals, and events involved in the history of political parties in the United States"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Language
Español
Description
"If it weren't for some very significant moments in history, elections would likely look quite different than they do today. Readers of this engaging volume learn all about some of the most important voting laws to be passed in the United States--from laws set forth in the US Constitution to the key amendments that changed them. Readers learn about landmark legislation that changed history and shaped the nation the United States would become, such...
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Language
Español
Description
"Many young learners are astonished to discover that the sun is a star. As the sole star of our solar system, all life on Earth depends on the sun . . . facts about the sun are found in this . . . volume, including its structure, temperature, age, and more. Readers will also learn about the twinkling lights they see in the night sky--other stars light-years away"--Provided by publisher.
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