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...

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...

Escritor, docente y periodista, Silveyra rescata de la propia escuela "semillero de historias y anécdotas" lo mejor del folclore infantil y lo vuelca en estas páginas, colmadas de ingenio y buen humor.

¿Sabías que Marte parece una estrella roja brillante? A menudo se lo llama el Planeta Rojo. Descubre más cosas en Marte, uno de los libros de Los planetas. Did you know that Mars looks like a bright red star? It is sometimes called the Red Planet. Find out more in Mars, a Planets book.

El Tai Chi CHuan es una arte marcial interno de origen chino cuyo desarrollo contempla diferentes aspectos: desde ejercicios para la salud (Chi kung), la meditación (Zhan Zhuang), el aprendizaje de formas (de mano vacia y armas), así como ejercicios para el desarrollo y conocimiento marcial del sistema (tui sous y aplicaciones marciales). El gran auge en occidente se debe principalmente a que es una herramienta perfecta para alcanzar un equilibriofisico y mental, regulan el flujo natural de la energía (chi) y las emociones, lo que contribuye directamente en la prevención y mejora de la...

Una emotiva novela sobre la amistad, la vida y las segundas oportunidades «Da igual la suerte que tengas, lo importante es lo que haces con lo que te ha tocado vivir.» Scott es un joven sin trabajo que cree haber fracasado en todo. Con la autoestima por los suelos, a sus 27 años ya considera que ha desperdiciado su vida. No tiene una carrera, los trabajos no le duran y su novia le ha pedido espacio. Cuando su tío le consigue un pequeño sueldo por cuidar del viejo Horace, un anciano enigmático y huraño, a Scott le parece simplemente otra desgracia más... Sin embargo todo empieza a...