Rastreo del tiempo (Tracking the Weather)

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...

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,...

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...

Este ensayo está basado en el diálogo “De la brevedad de la vida” escrito por Lucio Anneo Séneca el año 55 después de Cristo. Escribí este ensayo adaptando el diálogo de Séneca por la impresionante vigencia de un diálogo escrito hace más de 2.000 años atrás. Creo que las recomendaciones que entrega Séneca, adaptadas a ejemplos de la actualidad, pueden permitir que muchas personas tomemos mejores decisiones con el bien más valioso que podamos tener, me refiero a nuestro tiempo. Es de mi interés que descubramos la inmensa sabiduría que nos llega del pasado y que podría...

Nathan del Amico es un prestigioso abogado de Nueva York, pero ni la fama ni la fortuna consiguen que su vida deje de ser aburrida. Hasta que un buen día conoce a Garrett Goodrich, un doctor de cirugía oncológica con poderes sobrenaturales. Tras sobrevivir a su propia muerte clínica, Goodrich se convirtió en un Mensajero, es decir, en poseedor del don de identificar a quienes están a punto de morir.

Readers may never expect that they might free fall to Earth, but if they have ever dived into a pool, that's exactly what they've done. This book shows readers how Newton's three laws of motion affect divers, skydivers, and mountain climbers' movements. Readers discover who uses gravity, and who works against it, and all other forces that contribute to a successful dive or climb. After reading this book, readers can decide if they will ever be interested in engaging in one of these extreme sports.

El objetivo de este libro, fruto de la investigación y la experiencia de la autora, es ayudar a entender la sexualidad infantil a los educadores de niños y niñas de 0 a 6 años, mediante ejemplos claros y sencillos, adaptados también a niños con necesidades educativas especiales, para que sepan adoptar conductas y actitudes adecuadas. Este libro desarrolla también de forma muy práctica, pautas de actuación encaminadas a la prevención del abuso sexual infantil. El resultado constituye una aportación de gran interés para educadores, familias, docentes, etc., preocupados por el...