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...

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...

Los juguetes, los oficios y los medios de transporte son los protagonistas de Caballo ACCIÓN, una nueva serie dentro de la colección de Caballo Alado que combina magníficas ilustraciones con fotografías, y textos sencillos que combinan la letra de palo y la manuscrita. Cada título incluye un breve apartado documental que complementa el texto básico.

El haiku es una de las más importantes formas de poesía japonesa. Consiste en un poema breve de tres versos de cinco, siete y cinco sílabas respectivamente. su estilo se caracteriza por la naturalidad, la sencillez (no el simplismo), la sutileza, la austeridad, la aparente asimetría que sugiere la libertad y con ésta la eternidad. No admite la metáfora, la subjetividad ni la personificación. La temática es estacional y cada haiku debe contener un kigo, una palabra de estación de manera que indique en qué estación se sitúa el haiku. Federico Jiménez Losantos es un gran amante de...

Estás creciendo y en tu cuerpo se producen cambios, este libro te ayudará a entenderlos. Si eres una chica: llega la menstruación, tus pechos se hacen notar, aparecen pelos y te quieres depilar. Si eres un chico: te sucede algo desconocido mientras duermes, descubres nuevas sensaciones, transpiras mucho y no te quieres bañar. La licenciada Alicia Guzmán te cuenta cómo es esta etapa única del crecimiento, maravillosa y a la vez difícil: la pubertad. Con los dibujos de Petisuí sonreirás como quien se mira al espejo. Autora: Alicia Guzmán

This wordless picture book introduces early learners to the concept of the five senses. Children who do not yet know how to read, or who are just beginning, will enjoy the bright, detailed images in this book that supports early childhood literacy.