Rastreo del tiempo (Tracking the Weather)

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...

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...

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,...

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...

El acoso a la Iglesia católica es creciente, tanto desde la política como desde los medios de comunicación. Una inteligente y maquiavélica campaña a nivel mundial ha puesto contra las cuerdas y está a punto de enviar a las catacumbas a la institución fundada por Jesucristo. Pero los enemigos de la Iglesia no cuentan con la intervención de fuerzas sobrenaturales que pueden cambiar por completo el desenlace final. Ésta es la trama de esta apasionante novela de misterio, que arranca de una supuesta aparición de la Virgen María en Guatemala y lleva al lector por buena parte del mundo,...

José María de Mena, cordobés de nacimiento, es Doctor en Filosofía y Letras, especializado en Historia, Licenciado en Ciencias de la Información y Diplomado en Teología. Desde 1946 ha desarrollado su intensa labor docente (en Sevilla y Bogotá), su labor periodística de divulgación de temas históricos (en ABC, Diario Madrid, Diario Da Manha de Lisboa y El Siglo de Bogotá) y su inmensa tarea editorial de divulgación de temas históricos de las ciudades de Sevilla, Córdoba, Barcelona, Madrid y de la historia de España a través de de treinta y ocho libros sobre asuntos de interés...

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

Las personas viajan y los alimentos también, por eso, te animamos a probar los scones ingleses, a utilizar palillos, si puedes, para degustar unos fideos fritos chinos y a cocinar unos dulces chocobananos. Si estás aburrido del arroz con leche de siempre, ¡prueba nuestra nueva receta o haz churros como los de Goofy! Además, en este libro encontrarás juegos, curiosidades, y consejos y descubrirás el origen de los alimentos: animal, vegetal, y mineral. ¡Prueba todos, no te puedes imaginar cuántos sabores diferentes hay!