Alimentos Blancos / White Foods

Get a close-up look at animals in the zoo, from appearance to behavior to babies. This series uses vivid photos to compare life in the wild and life in captivity in terms of habitat, activity, and diet.

This book introduces you to flamingos, including their size, diet and everyday behavior, which highlights differences between those in the wild and those living in a zoo habitat.

For societies to function successfully, they need rules and laws for their members to follow. This book takes an in-depth look at the way laws and rules influence society and how people can have an impact on the laws that govern them. Different types of societies are discussed, and a brief overview of how rules and laws are created in the United States is provided. Students will gain an appreciation for the rules and laws of the various societies they belong to after reading this informative and insightful book.

In 1991, preparation for the construction of a new federal office building led to a startling discovery: a skeleton. Further excavation exposed the bones of 420 men, women, and children. This area of New York had been a burial ground set aside for both free and enslaved Africans during the 1600s and 1700s. It’s thought to be one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. This noteworthy book—which includes sidebars, fact boxes, a timeline, and maps—fills in the gaps of history books, exposing much about what life was like in colonial New York for Africans.

Counting is needed for many jobs. Let's explore the different types of jobs where counting is used every day! The Días de Descubrimiento (Discovery Days) series is perfect for young learners in prekindergarten through grade 2. These 16-page books give readers an accessible introduction to nonfiction reading. Color photographs and fun, factual examples will grab the attention of young readers and help strengthen reading comprehension skills.

Disponible en edición bilingüe inglés-español, esta exitosa serie ofrece importantes e interesantes temas científicos para hacer pensar a los más pequeños. Con la exactitud de un experto y la sencillez para que lo entienda un niño, Quarks explica los principios físicos y químicos básicos de las partículas (quarks, protones, neutrones, átomos y moléculas) y los relaciona con el mundo del bebé. Contiene atractivas ilustraciones que se complementan con un lenguaje apropiado para que el bebé se maraville. Y no solo el bebé... ¡padres y cuidadores también pueden aprender mucho!...