La selva amazónica (Amazon Rainforest)

Most of the Earth's changes happen over millions of years, but earthquakes can force significant changes to the land in just a few moments. Readers will learn the science of plate tectonics and its role in the development of earthquakes around the globe. They will also learn that not all rocks are created equal. In fact, rocks are all different ages! This Spanish-translated book concludes with images of the damage and destruction that earthquakes can cause.

What continues to expand to take up all the space it can? Gases! Gas is a state of matter, like a liquid or a solid. But it has properties that are quite different. In this Spanish-translated book, read all about the differences and what makes a gas a gas.

In this Spanish title, learn about what makes endangered jungle animals so unique and why they need to be protected.

There is a bright light in the night sky. Sometimes it is round like a ball, sometimes it is a crescent, and sometimes it is not there at all! What is this strange and changing thing? It is the moon, of course! Read all about our moon and the moons surrounding other planets in this Spanish-translated book.

It’s fiesta time! Cinco de Mayo is a fiesta day in Mexico and the United States. It’s celebrated on the fifth of May. This colorful holiday honors Mexico’s victory over the French army at the Battle of Pueblo in 1862. People march in parades, dance, and set off fireworks. Families enjoy traditional Mexican food and drink. Then they watch people act out the famous battle. Find out more about this joyful celebration of Mexican culture.

Written specifically for teenage parents who must blend their own needs as adolescents with the tremendous needs of their children, this book advocates gentle teaching rather than the harsh punishment too often utilized by many parents. Teen parents and former teen parents share their viewpoints on such issues as spanking, disciplining a child while living with one’s own parents, toilet training, and other topics of concern during a child’s first three years. Escrito especificamente para padres jóvenes que deben balancear sus necesidades como adolecentes con las de sus hijos, este libro...

Te invitamos a conocer y celebrar las fiestas más divertidas y hermosas de América, un continente repleto de colores gracias a sus distintos pueblos originarios y a las migraciones que ha experimentado. A la vez descubrirás vivencias compartidas que nos hermanan como un solo gran pueblo -como la esclavitud o los ciclos de la tierra-, las que se recuerdan o festejan de maneras que ni imaginas. En este libro verás desde carreras en trineos de troncos, baños entre témpanos y juegos con pelotas en llamas, hasta muñecas hechas de mazorcas y competencias de persecución de cerdos...

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. This primary source biography focuses on the life and times of Junípero Serra, the Franciscan missionary who created missions that stretched from San Francisco to San Diego. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need...