La fiebre del oro (The Gold Rush)

The London Eye opened on March 9, 2000. Although it hasn't been there long, the London Eye has already become an iconic symbol of London. No trip to London is complete without a visit to the London Eye! Learn about the history and creation of Europe's tallest observation wheel as you build your arithmetic skills! This Spanish math book combines math and literacy skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, engaging sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning math relevant and fun. Text features include a table of ...

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...

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...

Edgar Sawtelle es un niño mudo que se comunica solo en lengua de signos. Lleva una vida apacible y feliz junto a sus padres y su inseparable amiga y aliada perra. Pero el inesperado retorno de Claude, el hermano del padre de Edgar, a la granja después de muchos años, romperá la tranquila y feliz vida de esta familia y cambiará su destino, de forma irreversible, para siempre.

La multitud silenciosa es la historia de un perdedor que no desea redimirse porque no cree en los finales felices. Prisionero de sus contradicciones, Pedro M. no es un tipo que quiera vivir al margen, ni se trata tampoco de que las circunstancias le sean a él especialmente desfavorables. Lo suyo es sencillamente incapacidad. Su mirada se ha quedado prendida de la mueca absurda de la realidad y él no puede, muy a su pesar, mirar para otro lado y creerse su vida. Escrita con un estilo en el que destacan la ironía y el recurso constante del humor, desbordante y canalla por momentos, la novela ...

Each title introduces readers to one important position in American government, explaining the duties of the office, how someone reaches that office, and famous leaders who have held that office in the past.

Durante la colonia, algunos indígenas, ante la prohibición española de mantener sus costumbres y creencias, sintieron que no podían abandonar a sus dioses, a pesar del castigo de los frailes. Esta es la historia de intolerancia, de la amistad de dos jóvenes nahuas cristianizados. En El hijo de Inés, se ve cómo los españoles trajeron consigo su forma de vida, sus costumbres y creencias.