La fiebre del oro (The Gold Rush)

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...

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 ...

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...

El jurado del XXXV Premio Internacional de Poesía “Juan Alcaide”, compuesto por Luis Alberto de Cuenca (España), Alfredo Pérez Alencart (Perú), Jesús Barrajón (España, en representación de la Facultad de Letras), Arlen Regueiro Más (Cuba, Ganador del Premio “Juan Alcaide” 2015) y Luis Rafael (Cuba-España, en representación de la Editorial Ver- bum), entre los 371 libros presentados de Hispanoamérica y España, acuerda por unanimidad otorgar el Premio a Pájaros de silencio, de María Pilar Martínez Barca. “Por la limpidez y el lirismo de su poesía, que aborda temas...

Ismael trabaja como pescador a lo largo de las costas del norte de África, a pocos kilómetros de la anhelada Italia. El mar es parte integral de su vida, fuente de sustento y símbolo de pertenencia a un grupo. Pero cuando el mar, de repente, le arrebata a su padre, a Ismael no le queda más remedio que abandonar todo lo que conoce y ama, y emprender un viaje desesperado en busca de fortuna y de un lugar al que realmente pueda llamar hogar. Esta novela muestra la cara más amarga de la inmigración, aquellas noticias que cada día destacan en los informativos sobre las miles de personas que ...

“Venciendo al Destino”, la impactante historia de la vida real de Henry Nelson, contada desde su nacimiento hasta la actualidad. La desgarradora novela de un niño huérfano, que se convierte en un gran cantautor y músico, poeta y soñador que le canta al amor. No solo conocerán al artista quien apostó su vida al mundo para lograr sus sueños, sino que en el transcurso de la historia aprenderán del ser humano a través de sus vivencias, colmadas de carencia, dificultades y sufrimientos, que la vida le asignó desde su infancia, negándole la posibilidad de crecer junto a sus padres....

Learn the many steps that must be followed to make a car! With vibrant, detailed photos, informational, Spanish-translated text, and a chart to show steps of the assembly line, even the most reluctant reader will want to learn more about this fascinating factory! This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.