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...

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...

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...

«Si buscas personajes incansables y entretenimiento al cien por cien, necesitas leer a Parker.» JANET EVANOVICH Cuando April Kyle, serena, madura y guapísima, entra en el despacho de Spenser, el detective tarda unos minutos en reconocer a su antigua cliente. Convertida en madame y bien situada, ahora April gestiona una empresa de prostitutas de lujo en el barrio bostoniano de Back Bay. Su negocio, en el que sólo participan mujeres, parece prosperar, pero sus problemas empiezan cuando unos hombres quieren arrebatárselo. Años después de haberla ayudado a empezar una nueva vida, Spenser...

A partir de un accidente estúpido y de sus consecuencias—no por evitables menos determinadas—el autor nos muestra con ojo irónico el panorama completo de los estratos sociales de la ciudad. Lo más significativo del libro, no obstante, es su decidido y revolucionario empeño por alcanzar una renovación estilística a partir—ya que no en contra—del monocorde realismo de la novela española de la época en que apareció. La primera edición de Tiempo de silencio apareció en Seix Barral en 1961 y alcanzó casi inmediatamente una extraordinaria resonancia crítica. Traducida al...

In this biographical book, young readers will learn about the brave life of Harriet Tubman. Readers will discover how Tubman bravely escaped from her life as a slave to cross the Mason-Dixon line into freedom and how she helped hundreds of other slaves into freedom through the Underground Railroad with the help of abolitionists. The vivid images, stunning facts, and supportive text work in conjunction with the helpful glossary, index, and timeline of Tubman's life to give readers an engaging experience as they move from cover to cover. This book has been translated into Spanish.

Un viaje interactivo para descubrir Sri Lanka, una isla en el Océano Índico, a través de su gente, vida salvaje, tradiciones, cultura, comida, historia, leyendas y deportes. El libro está completamente ilustrado a mano con objetos escondidos para buscar. Su páginas también tienen preguntas para que los lectores puedan relacionarse con lo leído. Pequeños y mayores lo podrán disfrutar juntos y explorar una tierra nueva a través de la belleza de la ilustraciones, animaciones y sonidos mágicos. ¡Vuela con tu imaginación! *Esta versión interactiva únicamente se puede leer con un...