Rastreo del tiempo (Tracking the Weather)

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. Students will learn about California’s gold rush by examining maps, letters, images, and art from that time. 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 to know at their grade level. Packed with information and primary...

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...

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,...

Han pasado casi 30 años desde que se publicó esta novela que impulsó el renacimiento del fenómeno de publicaciones de Star Wars. Incluye una introducción del galardonado autor Timothy Zahn y una novela corta completamente nueva protagonizada por el popular Gran Almirante Thrawn. Como uno de los eventos más importantes en la historia de los libros de Star Wars, Heredero del Imperio sigue las aventuras de Luke Skywalker, Han Solo y la Princesa Leia después de haber llevado a la Alianza Rebeldehacia la victoria en Star Wars: Episodio VI. El regreso del Jedi. Cinco años después de que la ...

Discusses the role of the gases surrounding Earth and the relationship of the atmosphere to weather. Presented in English and Spanish.

Texas has long been associated with two main industries: cattle and oil. Learning about these businesses is valuable as their development coincides with the growth of the state of Texas, and a boon in America’s economy as well. Additional features, such as an interactive reader response panel, make this topic a joy to explore.

Lucio es un niño lleno de ilusiones, pero vive en un lugar donde el resto de sus habitantes no tienen ninguna. Se da cuenta de que su felicidad depende también de que los demás niños puedan soñar de la misma forma en que él lo hace. Entonces se le ocurre una idea que lo cambiara todo... VALORES IMPLÍCITOS: A través de este cuento se destaca la importancia de tener objetivos en la vida. Además aprenderemos que la solidaridad, el compañerismo y el trabajo en equipo puede ayudarnos para lograr lo que no podemos lograr solos, llegando a ser mas felices.