Arboles de globos / Balloon Trees

Inka rulers led a huge empire with grand palaces. They had incredible riches. Artists made statues out of gold and silver. The Inka also made masterpieces out of grass. Their grass bridges crossed deep canyons. These engineering marvels let soldiers and messengers travel around the empire. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational 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 of the engineering...

Even young readers were likely saturated with exposure to Hillary Clinton over the course of the 2016 presidential election. But do they really know who she is and what she has accomplished? This volume bridges the gap between current news stories and what elementary readers really know about the first female presidential candidate. By illuminating the life and story of this powerhouse of politics, young readers can learn and be inspired by a story of perseverance, service to others, and commitment to beliefs. With a vivid, age-appropriate narrative, this much-needed volume is sure to be...

Reptiles y anfibios is one book in the Spanish-language Gran Atlas de la Ciencia series that covers today's most popular science topics, from digital TV to microchips to touchscreens and beyond. Perennial subjects in earth science, life science, and physical science are all explored in detail. Amazing graphics--more than 1,000 per title--combined with concise summaries help students understand complex subjects. Correlated to the science curriculum in grades 5-9, each title also contains a glossary with full definitions for vocabulary.

La madre de Noah toma la decisión de dejar de dar el pecho a su hija. Para explicárselo a la niña, recorre a la alegoría de la nube del bienestar. Le explica a Noah que una nube la acompaña des del día de su nacimiento, y que, poco a poco, se ha ido haciendo grande, junto a ella. Esta nube es muy suave, de colores, y la abraza y acompaña siempre. La madre le promete a Noah que cuando hayan dejado el pecho definitivamente, celebraran una gran fiesta, y hasta soplaran las velas, tantas como meses o años de lactancia. Una historia maravillosa para hacer entender a los más pequeños un...