Jeanne Cummings Dustman

This Spanish book will teach readers about the ways families have stayed the same--and changed--over time. Children will be excited to learn how families from the past are not so different from modern-day families, and will be inspired to make comparisons. Engaging, primary source images keep students reading as they build their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge.

Introduce students to the unique cultures of different countries around the world. With images that support the text, this Spanish-translated book will inspire and engage young readers as they explore different cultures and learn about the people of the world. Informational text features help students navigate the text as they build their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge.

In this charming nonfiction book, beginning readers will learn about the ways families have stayed the same--and changed--over time. With its vivid and charismatic images of families throughout time, helpful text, and a table of contents, glossary, and index, children will be excited to learn about families from the past and will be inspired to compare them to families today.

Many people know that Benjamin Franklin discovered electricity through lightning, but he was also a great inventor and helped write the Declaration of Independence Young readers will learn about Franklin's life in this appealing biography that has been translated into Spanish and features plenty of vibrant images, supportive text, "Fun Fact" boxes, and an accommodating timeline, glossary, and index.

Thomas Jefferson was a great American who helped the United States win its freedom from England. Jefferson helped write the Declaration of Independence, later went on to become the third president of the United States, and is now featured on famous Mount Rushmore Readers will enjoy this biography that has been translated into Spanish and includes details of Jefferson's time as a lawyer, his membership in the House of Burgesses, and his role as Secretary of State. The vivid images and supportive text combine with the helpful glossary and index to provide readers with tools for better understanding of the content.