La fiebre del oro (The Gold Rush)

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 ...

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...

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,...

Help students learn what taxes are, how they work, and why they exist. This Spanish nonfiction book describes the purpose and history of taxes, and includes a glossary, short fiction piece related to the topic, and an exciting activity. Above all, this book explains how taxes function in society in an easy-to-understand way. This 32-page full-color Spanish book covers how taxes work, the different types of taxes, and what taxes pay for. It also explores important topics like civic duty and democracy and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning,...

Carlota decide empezar un diario sobre la violencia de género, un problema que hace siglos que existe pero que nunca ha sido tan visible como en los últimos años. A partir de testimonios que va recogiendo, algunos muy cercanos, y de información que recibe, como siempre, de parte de su madre, su abuela y su tía Octavia, Carlota escribe este diario azul que también habla de la violencia escolar y la violencia infantil. El diario azul de Carlota no es exactamente una novela ni tampoco un diario, sino un libro a caballo entre la ficción y la no-fi cción que trata todas estas formas de...

Sed de dinero, aventuras y de desafíos. Ingenio, audacia y espíritu burleta. Conoce a los ladrones más perspicaces de la historia en este entretenido repaso de los grandes robos de los últimos dos siglos. Como dejó escrito Alberto Spaggiari en la cámara acorazada del Banco Société de Niza tras desvalijarla: " Sin armas, ni violencia y sin odio". Descubre a los protagonistas de golpes tan sonados como el asalto al tren de Glasgow o los robos a los bancos de Niza o Fortaleza. Las atractivas ilustraciones de Julio Antonio Blasco retratan a los personajes, recrean las escenas y ofrecen...

Els museus, les escoles i les universitats hem de treballar en projectes conjunts per a intentar millorar l'oferta de les nostres institucions. Des de fa uns anys, es potencia la funció educadora del museu, la qual cosa ha afavorit la projecció d'aquests temes en l'àmbit internacional. Es recullen en aquest volum les aportacions de diversos grups d'investigació que plantegen de forma nova múltiples maneres d'abordar cada aspecte d'interès. Les investigacions que ací es recullen mantenen un alt grau de vinculació amb cada part implicada en el procés: els educadors de museus, el...