Famous Lives / Vidas extraordinarias

This historical series shares some of the most important moments in United States history with bilingual readers. Included are figures like Abraham Lincoln, Paul Revere, and Abigail Adams who helped change the young country forever. By exploring the lives of these well-known figures of early America, beginning readers of English and standard Latin American Spanish learn about important moments in history through age-appropriate language and content. Engaging artwork connects readers to the time period, and a timeline helps them review important events they encounter in the text.
• Reading level appropriate for beginning readers
• Table of Contents, Glossary, and Index guide readers in learning to navigate books
• Timeline highlights key events
• Historical information enhances standards-based social studies curriculum
• Suggested books and websites offer additional learning opportunities
• Text shown in both England and Spanish