Lectorum Catalog 2024

212 • fax your orders to (877) 532-8676 • www.lectorum.com • History & Social Studies ALL TITLES IN SETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUAL PURCHASE HABLEMOS DEL RACISMO AR:4.8/ Let’s Talk about Racism GR:S/940L Angela Grunsell Grades 3-5 TOLERANCE In this sensitive work, the author examines the problems of racism, prejudice, and stereotyping, both today and throughout history. She offers several pages of advice on how to cope with bias incidents. Sp. HC (LC4714) 9781880507094 $12.95/10.36 LA CARRERA PARA COLONIZAR EL MUNDO GR:T/590L Racing to Colonize the New World Christina Hill Grades 3-5 EXPLORATION Take students on a virtual trip with the early explorers searching for new routes with this book. Readers will examine the discovery of the “New World” and how it affected Native Americans. Sp. PB (SED44678) 9780743913508 $11.99/9.60 VIAJAR SIN PRISA It’s the Journey Not the Destination Carl Honoré Grades 3-5 TRAVEL This large format book presents 40 destinations all over the world that are best enjoyed at a leisurely pace, be it on foot or by bike, boat or train. Sp. HC (FLA46410) 9788418304927 $30.99/24.80 PEOPLE POWER People Power Rebecca June Grades 3-5 SOCIAL ACTIVISM This illustrated book teaches children about protests from many countries that have changed the world. Presented in chronological order, it begins with the 1907 Mud March in Great Britain and ends with the recent Black Lives Matter movement. Sp. HC (ZAH46013) 9788418830273 $22.99/18.40 CIUDADES PERDIDAS Lost Cities Giles Laroche Grades 3-5 ARCHAEOLOGY Who lived in the lost cities of the world, including Babylonia, Machu Picchu, Jamestown, Mesa Verde, and Tenochtitlan? Why were they abandoned? Who found them? This fascinating book unlocks the secrets to the past. Sp. HC (JV45414) 9788426147219 $19.99/16.00 EL PUEBLO SEGUIRÁ The People Shall Continue Simon J. Ortiz Grades 3-5 NATIVE AMERICAN INTEREST Told in the style of the oral tradition, this book presents the history of the Native People of the Americas, including life before the arrival of the Europeans, the expansion of the United States, and the practice of sending children to Indian Schools. Despite many hardships, the people have and shall continue. Sp. PB (CB42559) 9780892394241 $10.95/8.76 SABORES DE AMÉRICA Flavors of Latin America Ana María Pavez & Constanza Recart Grades 3-5 LATIN AMERICAN INTEREST/FOOD What do potatoes, tomatoes, chiles, peanuts, and papayas have in common? They are just some of the foods that were only eaten in the Americas before the 15th century. This book teaches children about these and other Latin American ingredients. Recipes are included. Sp. HC (AMN46734) 9789569330186 $20.99/16.80 LOS PRIMEROS EXPLORADORES Early Explorers GR: T/600L Heather E. Schwartz Grades 3-5 EXPLORATION This primary source reader examines the ambitious world explorers from the Age of Discovery including Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, and Amerigo Vespucci. Sp. PB (SED44816) 9780743913485 $11.99/9.60 EL LIBRO DE LAS HABILIDADES OLVIDADAS The Handbook of Forgotten Skills Various Authors Grades 3-5 SOCIAL STUDIES Before the Internet and the rise of consumerism, people knew how to do a lot with their hands. This illustrated book presents skills and activities rarely done by today’s children. They include tying different knots, using a compass, darning a sock, making paper airplanes, and so much more. Sp. HC (FLA46715) 9788419401090 $30.99/24.80 New New COLECCIÓN “CELEBREMOS LA GR: T DIVERSIDAD HISPANA” Celebrating Hispanic Diversity Series Various Authors Grades 3-5 HISPANIC INTEREST In this series, readers will study the unique cultural identities of Hispanic countries, offering insight into the beauty and complexity of this diverse heritage. Each book will engage readers in an in-depth exploration of the culture and peoples of the country in question by studying music, art, cuisine, and folklore. LA GENTE Y LA CULTURA DE CUBA The People and the Culture of Cuba Sp. PB (RN44258) 9781538327265 $11.00/8.80 LA GENTE Y LA CULTURA DE MÉXICO The People and the Culture of Mexico Sp. PB (RN44259) 9781538327258 $11.00/8.80 LA GENTE Y LA CULTURA DE PUERTO RICO The People and Culture of Puerto Rico Sp. PB (RN44260) 9781538327241 $11.00/8.80 LA GENTE Y LA CULTURA DE LA REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA The People and the Culture of the Dominican Republic Sp. PB (RN44257) 9781538327104 $11.00/8.80 LA GENTE Y LA CULTURA DE VENEZUELA The People and the Culture of Venezuela Sp. PB (RN44261) 9781538327098 $11.00/8.80 COLECCIÓN “DESASTRES” Doomed Series Various Authors Grades 3-5 DISASTERS This engaging series presents the greatest disasters and tragedies throughout history. Covering many periods and events, it is ideal for both social studies and science classes. The ample use of primary sources supports today’s rigorous curricula. EL HUNDIMIENTO DEL TITANIC GR: S The Sinking of the Titanic Sp. PB (GHS40736) 9781482432428 $11.50/9.20 LA CIUDAD DE POMPEYA GR: T The City of Pompeii Sp. PB (GHS40737) 9781482434255 $11.50/9.20 PLAGA: LA PESTE NEGRA GR: T Plague: The Black Death Sp. PB (GHS40739) 9781482432534 $11.50/9.20