La fiebre del oro (The Gold Rush)

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...

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...

Take a trip to the British Museum as you explore its fascinating objects and geometric shapes! This famous London museum was built for exploration - and for learning geometry. Learn about its history and artifacts as you build your geometry skills. This Spanish math book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach math concepts. Text features include images, a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to build students' vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems,...

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...

Inspirado en el bestseller #1 del New York Times Ella persistió / She Persisted de Chelsea Clinton y Alexandra Boiger, llega ahora esta serie en Chapter Books sobre mujeres que sobresalieron, lucharon y se levantaron contra viento y marea, como Diana Taurasi. Cuando Diana Taurasi era pequeña, el baloncesto femenino profesional no existía en los Estados Unidos. Pero se esforzó mucho para crear oportunidades para sí misma, ganó campeonatos de baloncesto en la universidad, eventualmente jugó para la WNBA con los Phoenix Mercury y también ganó múltiples medallas de oro olímpicas. En...

GRADES PK–2: This 16-page Spanish title (8’’ x 8’’) introduces early readers to the rhinoceros—what they look like, what they eat, and who rides on their backs! FEATURES: Simple Spanish text and vivid photos present fascinating facts about an amazing African animal. Comprehension questions are included to advance learning. EARLY BILINGUAL LITERACY: Help young learners strengthen their bilingual skills—add the English version of this title into your collection, too. BUILD A LIBRARY: Collect every title from the collection to stock your home or classroom library. Reading together...

Sobradamente conocida es la inspiración homosexual de un buen número de los plásticos modernos (Warhol, Hockney, Bacon, en el campo de la pintura, Duane Michals o Mapplethorpe en el de la fotografía artística, por citar sólo los más famosos), pero ni se había establecido una lista completa de los artistas modernos determinados por su opción sexual, ni nadie había delimitado hasta la fecha, con la precisión y finura interpretativa de E. Cooper, el alcance de la influencia del sexo en la práctica de los artistas homosexuales, ni la tradición cultural que dichos artistas a la vez...

This book's attractive combination of excellent color photographs and detailed illustrations will captivate young readers and hold their attention as they learn all about the animal kingdom. The child-friendly text highlights details that children are especially interested in to provide a thorough introduction to the major animal and insect groups. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.