Un día de trabajo de un astrónomo (A Day at Work with an Astronomer)

Henry S. Whitehead nació en Elizabeth, New Jersey, en 1882, y se graduó en Harvard en 1904, en la misma clase que Franklin D. Roosevelt. En 1909 ingresa en la escuela de teología de Connecticut, donde es ordenado diácono tres años después. Entre 1921 y 1929 Whitehead fue enviado como diácono a Santa Cruz, en las Islas Vírgenes. Pronto quedó fascinado por las costumbres primitivas, los ritos religiosos y las supersticiones tribales propias de la población nativa de aquellas islas, muy especialmente por los ritos de vudú, y comenzó a escribir una serie de historias sobrenaturales...

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 bumpy road to statehood 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 grade...

Introduces the life of Shoshoni Sacagawea, from early childhood through her days guiding the Lewis and Clark Expedition through the American wilderness, and speculates on her life after that adventure.

Tells the story of Mexico during the reign of Maximiliano and Carlota, the French Prince and Princess who were offered rule over Mexico from Napoleon III while Juárez was battling for the Mexican republic. Illustrated with reproductions from historical archives.