Ingeniería asombrosa: El London Eye: Números pares e impares

Over the years, people have looked for ways to improve our imperfect sight. This has led us to the world of optics, which is the study of light and how it travels. What are some of these innovations that have changed how we see the world, and how do they work? Find the answers to these questions with this Smithsonian Informational Text! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this 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...

Our toilets toil away for us every day. Yet, they get little thanks for their hard work! When you think of toilets, you probably picture one in your home. But, toilets can be very different around the world. At first glance, a toilet is a simple device, but they are critical for proper sanitation. There are many people worldwide who do not have access to a toilet. Let's dive into an exploration of the history, importance, and inner workings of toilets! This Spanish book combines math and literacy skills and uses everyday examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The...

Rain, sunshine, warm fronts, and cold fronts. Have you ever listened to a weather report? Knowing the weather can help us plan ahead. But reporters aren’t the only ones who can track weather. You can, too! This nonfiction Spanish book explores the subject of meteorology in depth, and introduces students to important scientific concepts and vocabulary like anemometer, barometer, air pressure, warm front, cold front, rain gauge, probability, Celsius, Fahrenheit, and more. The colorful images, diagrams, sidebars, and text features will keep students connected to the text. Aligned to state and...

Carme Manuel es profesora de la Universitat de València y directora de la colección Biblioteca Javier Coy d’estu-dis nord-americans (PUV). Es autora de numerosas traducciones al castellano y catalán de distintos escritores estadounidenses, de ensayos sobre metodología de la en-señanza del inglés y sobre literatura norteamericana, entre ellos, La literatura de Estados Unidos desde sus orígenes hasta la Primera Guerra Mundial (Síntesis, 2006). Con Josep-Vicent Garcia i Raffi es responsable de la biografía Esyllt T. Lawrence: una gal·lesa entre dracs (2007) y de l’antología Poesia ...

Magdalena Fleitas es unas de las mayores referentes de la música para niños y las niñas y sus melodías se disfrutan en familia. Este libro, poemario y cancionero, podrá ser puente para potenciar el arte, la alegría y la mirada curiosa y atenta del mundo. ¿Una nube puede no flotar? ¿Una canción puede no sonar? ¿Qué hace falta para ser? ¿Cómo se guardan las gotas de rocío? Un libro que invita a cantar y contar historias, que anima a crear sonidos, bailar, jugar con el cuerpo y detenerse en los detalles mágicos que nos rodean. Magdalena Fleitas creó un verdadero universo...

Trabajadores de mi ciudad (Workers in My City) builds critical literacy skills with this exciting Spanish-translated nonfiction reader. Engage students with fascinating content that will keep them enthralled from the first page to the last. Focusing on different types of workers, children will be introduced to the people who work hard in the city. This informational text features simple phrases, exact text-to-image relationships, vivid photographs, and large font to encourage students to examine different types of city workers. Aligned with state standards, Trabajadores de mi ciudad (Workers...

Chuma está raro... Y no es porque tenga un solo ojo (¡y de color amarillo!) ni por sus cuernos, ni siquiera porque se comunique con gruñidos... Está raro porque no encuentra a sus amigos: ¿dónde se habrán metido el perro invisible, Barto el Lagarto y Marina la Bailarina? En este libro-disco, además de ayudar a Chuma a reunir a su pandilla, ¡podrás bailotear con canciones muy molonas!