Did you know that early explorers initially thought that California was an island? Learn how California was discovered with this Spanish book that focuses on the history of California. Students will learn about the contributions of Henry Hudson, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, Hernan Cortes, Francisco de Ulloa, and Sir Francis Drake. With a visually appealing layout, this primary source book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with information and primary source maps, images, and documents, these books are perfect for reports or projects. The Read and Respond post-reading questions and a culminating activity sharpen critical-thinking skills while building reading comprehension and vocabulary.

Historia de La exploracion de California - Libro en espanol para ninos (Edicion espanol / Spanish Edition) (Social Studies: Informational Text)

Children's Books

Serena Haines

History

Shell Education Pub

The Arctic ecosystem is diverse, fascinating, and special. The animals and people who live there have adapted to the icy landscape. But because the Earth's temperature is warming, the polar ice in the Arctic is melting. Discover why it's so important to save the Arctic, not just for the people and animals who live there, but for the entire Earth, too! Created in collaboration with the Spanish-translated Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, it features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with content that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!

Salvar el Ártico (Smithsonian: Informational Text) (Spanish Edition)

Literature & Fiction

California has a long, storied past. There was a myth that it was an island. Spanish explorers thought they would find cities paved in gold there. When they did not, they left for over 100 years. It’s hard to imagine that California’s early explorers did not see its value. Explore California’s rich past with this nonfiction book that builds students’ reading skills and promotes social studies content literacy. The dynamic primary source maps and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and features appropriately leveled text to accommodate different reading levels. Additional features include Read and Respond and a culminating activity that prompt students to dive deeper into the text for additional reading and learning.

Exploration of California - Social Studies Book for Kids - Great for School Projects and Book Reports (Social Studies: Informational Text)

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Books by Serena Haines

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Historia de La exploracion de California - Libro en espanol para ninos (Edicion espanol / Spanish Edition) (Social Studies: Informational Text)

Salvar el Ártico (Smithsonian: Informational Text) (Spanish Edition)

Exploration of California - Social Studies Book for Kids - Great for School Projects and Book Reports (Social Studies: Informational Text)