La fiebre del oro (The Gold Rush)

Students will develop their math skills while engaged in reading about the importance of honeybees. This nonfiction math book combines math and literacy skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, intriguing sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning place value relevant and fun. Text features include a table of contents, glossary, and index to increase understanding of math and reading concepts. An in-depth problem-solving section provides additional learning and practice opportunities while challenging...

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...

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 ...

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,...

El cachazoso y otros cuentos, incluye varias narraciones acontecidas en tierras hondureñas y una en suelo estadounidense. Abarca diversos tópicos entre ellos: amor a un pueblo, el estudio, el trabajo, la pobreza, el vicio, la codicia, la fortuna, la herencia, la infidelidad, y la amistad. ¿Por qué se les llama cachazosos a los oriundos de Talanga? Descúbrelo leyendo el primer cuento, donde Henry nos lleva a conocer su pueblo, su cultura y tradiciones. En las historias restantes experimentarás diversos sentimientos y emociones como el amor, el desamor, alegrías, tristezas, asombro,...

En 1792, una sanguinaria bestia hace estragos en la Hoya de Castalla, donde cunden rumores sobre una extraña epidemia. El botánico A.J. Cavanilles recorre la región en busca de un antídoto contra la hidrofobia mientras elabora un catálogo de plantas por encargo de Carlos IV. Para poder adentrarse por zonas escarpadas llenas de peligrosos precipicios toma como guía a un avispado muchacho del lugar, el pícaro Ángel Taras, que servirá como contrapunto del ilustrado. Iniciada la expedición, pronto serán testigos de siniestros acontecimientos: un cadáver incorrupto al ser desenterrado...

Young readers may have heard about the benefits of using and making the most of their resources, but how does that factor into an economic discussion? This thorough discussion defines resources and describes the different types of resources and why some divide them into three categories and others choose four. The book also addresses the concept of scarcity, showing readers how, because all resources have their limits, it is important to use them responsibly and efficiently in a healthy economy.

Albores del año 1875. Las familias de Luigi y Luigia dejan su caserío alpino y se unen a la marea emigratoria. ¡Les sobraban razones para arriesgarlo todo! En realidad era muy poco lo que dejaban atrás. Sus brazos y sus sueños eran sus mayores y únicos tesoros. Lo demás se daría por añadidura, o no... Junto a Giovanni Battista y Angela se unen a la reciente fundación de la colonia Villa Libertad, en el noreste entrerriano. ¡Todo está por hacerse! El lector está invitado a recorrer el desafiante y apasionante itinerario histórico y biográfico de estas dos familias vénetas en...