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Este libro enseña la evolución humana a través de un cuento infantil que comienza con una banda de monos que se traslada del bosque a las praderas. Este cuento extraordinario es una excelente manera de enseñar la evolución humana a niños de 4 años en adelante. La ciencia presentada en el libro es precisa, pero el autor agrega una narración ficticia para hacer de esta una historia infantil convincente. Este es un libro bilingüe con inglés y español. Este libro es parte del programa de libros gratuitos Justicia con Salud y se puede descargar y distribuir sin cargo en justiciaconsalud.com.This book teaches human evolution through a children's story beginning with a band of monkeys that moves from the forest to the grasslands. This extraordinary tale is a great way to teach human evolution to children ages 4 and up. The science presented in the book is accurate, but the author adds fictional narration to make this a compelling children's story. This is a bilingual book with both English and Spanish. This book is part of the Justice with Health free book program and can be downloaded and distributed without charge at justicewithhealth.com.

The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online.

Do you think you would have enjoyed living in ancient Rome? That depends - do you like taking a bath in public! This book is full of fascinating facts about Roman daily life, religion, the school life of boys and girls, and health care.

Fifth grade social studies would touch on the lesson of the Phoenicians. Give your child an edge by getting him/her a copy of this book even before the lesson is discussed in school. Here, your child will learn to identify the unique characteristics of the Phoenician civilization. It will also discuss Phonetic Alphabet, and why it is the basis of our modern alphabet.

Read about the features of the Mayan civilization focused on writing, art, architecture and government. Understand the way of life of the ancient Mayans who lived around 4,000 years ago. Examine how this group of people organized their society. How did they choose their leaders? What materials did they use to build their cities? How did they write and make art? Get a copy and read about the Mayans.

What happens after death? That was a big question for ancient Egyptians. They believed that a person needed his or her body in death as much as in life. So they did all they could to preserve and protect the body. For them, preparing for life after death was an important part of life! Learn about the science behind mummification with this book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution. This Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step of the engineering design process, from the initial research and brainstorming sessions, through the design and testing stages, to the evaluation and improvement of the outcome. It makes STEAM career connections by providing a glimpse into the life of a real person currently working in a STEAM field. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with this book that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!

This classic children's history book includes sixteen stories covering the lives of famous Romans and events from Roman history from the founding of Rome to the last emperor. Topics covered include the building of Rome, the Horatii and the Curiatti, Brutus and his sons, how Lars Porsenna besieged Rome, Caius Marcius and his mother, the deeds of the Fabii, Cincinnatus, the Battle of Corbio, how the Romans won two cities, the taking of Rome, the gulf in the forum, the story of Titus Manlius, the death of Decius, the Caudine Forks, the two Fabii, and how Pyrrhus fought against Rome. These stories are written for young as well as school-age children, selected with the intention of highlighting two of the most important characteristics of Roman life: duty to parents and duty to country. This is definitely a child-friendly book, written simply, enough to interest the younger set-yet with enough color and detail to hold older readers as well. Overall, it gives a very good introduction to Roman history.

In Battle Royale: Lethal Warriors, we have a matchup of historic magnitude. We took the deadliest warriors from two different time periods and matched them in a battle of weaponry, strength, and grit. Who will come out victorious, Amazons or gladiators? You'll have to read to find out. This series utilizes considerate text written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers. Book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities.

Explores the history and culture of Ancient Greece. Eye-catching photos, fascinating sidebars, and a "Contributions" special feature guide readers through the rise and fall of this great civilization, focusing on the people and accomplishments that made it unique.

Hapi in the Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient World series explores the fascinating drama, love stories, and destruction in the myths surrounding the ancient Egyptian god of the Nile river. Book includes history, myths, and a family tree. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension.