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...

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...

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...

Before she became First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump was known for being a model in the fashion industry. In this engaging volume, readers get to take a look into her life, from her early years in Europe and her emigration to the United States to her move into the White House. Colorful photographs paired with concise text make for a captivating book that is sure to appeal to readers of many ages and levels.

Esta imaginativa historia está protagonizada por un adolescente, Héctor, que no solo padece acoso escolar sino que cuenta con la mala fortuna de pertenecer a una familia desestructurada y con muchos problemas. A la mayor parte de estos problemas el protagonista se enfrenta con lógica, pero esta le lleva a varios enredos que se complican tal como van pasando los días, ya que la relación que Héctor establece con los demás es el resultado de los problemas sociales que enfrenta y varios malentendidos que no puede resolver. El protagonista tienen dificultades para desenvolverse en sociedad...

La lucha por la supervivencia, el amor y la traición impregnan las páginas de esta intensa y cautivadora novela ambientada en la Suecia de 1940 que ya es considerada en Escandinavia como el Casablanca sueco. En Suecia, durante el duro invierno de 1940, Georg es reclutado para defender la frontera con Finlandia contra el avance del Ejército Rojo. Mal equipados, desnutridos y expuestos a temperaturas extremas, los soldados están a merced de oficiales sádicos e incompetentes. Tras un motín, Georg y otros soldados rebeldes son enviados a un campo de trabajo. Mientras tanto, Kerstin, la...

Al reconocer diferentes dimensiones que atraviesan al sujeto, pero no pueden reducirse a él, emergen diversas incógnitas que nos sitúan en un paradigma de la subjetividad, que establece la esfera colectiva como fundamento principal de la individualidad. Consideramos que la múltiple vivencia del tiempo, las cualidades que componen la memoria, y el pensamiento intuitivo que propone Bergson, sumado a la memoria colectiva entrelazada con la individualidad y el enfoque fenomenológico que concibe Hellinger, nos permite pensar, en su interacción heterogénea, la complejidad de la conciencia. A ...