¡Brumm! Velocidad y aceleración (Vroom! Speed and Acceleration)

What does swimming in a pool, drinking through a straw, breathing in air, and circulating blood all have in common? They all require a form of air or water pressure! Readers will discover the variety of ways that air and water pressure make an impact on our lives and the things in them. This fact-filled, Spanish-translated nonfiction title includes real-life examples and basic experiments to aid in the development of understanding physic and scientific concepts. Readers will be introduced to and learn about Archimedes Principle, atmospheric pressure, vacuums, water density, and hydraulics...

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 the U.S. Constitution, the Articles of Confederation, the Connecticut Compromise, and the Bill of Rights. 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...

Readers are given helpful information about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, including narcotics, hallucinogens, and prescription medications in this Spanish-translated nonfiction book. Through detailed images, diagrams, informational text, an index, a glossary of terms, and a list of websites that provide additional information, readers are given the tools and information they need to educate themselves about addiction, drug abuse, the health and social issues that drugs and alcohol can cause, and how to say no to peer pressure.

CONTENIDO: Las Coplas por la muerte de su padre, son una elegía escrita por Jorge Manrique en la muerte de su padre, el Maestre de Santiago don Rodrigo Manrique. Escritas, al menos una parte, con posterioridad al 11 de noviembre de 1476, fecha de la muerte de don Rodrigo Manrique, constituye una de las obras capitales de la literatura española y, sin duda, el mejor poema lírico de la poesía medieval castellana. Esta obra pertenece al género poético de la elegía funeral medieval o planto y es una reflexión sobre la vida, la fama, la fortuna y la muerte con resignación cristiana. Se...

If a person were ever face-to-face with a huge, hungry animal with sharp teeth, they probably wouldn’t care exactly what that animal was! But from a safe location, can we tell whether it was a crocodile or alligator that wanted to take a bite? By examining their jaw structure, teeth, and other physical features, we can easily tell these two animals apart! Graphic organizers and amazing images highlight each animal’s habitat and other small differences between the two fearsome creatures, showing readers just what creature is lurking below the waters.

"La obra de J.K. Rowling está llena de referencias a la historia, a los mitos, a las leyendas y a la literatura. Por tanto, a través de ella, se abre un excelente camino para llegar a los orígenes de esos seres mágicos o al misterio que encierran sus nombres. Esta libro, Los mundos mágicos de Harry Potter, se ha propuesto desvelar las historias que hay detrás de las aventuras y los personajes de estas populares novelas. Este enriquecedor recorrido incluye muchos otros mundos, tanto reales como imaginarios, desde el antiguo Egipto y Grecia hasta la India y Japón. También muestra los...

Hoy no hay palomitas cuenta la fascinante aventura de Rita, una niña tan curiosa como un detective, que no se apoca por nada y que es capaz de descubrir un gran misterio de la naturaleza. Este cuento, entretenido y divertido, te enseñará sobre la importancia de la tierra, la lluvia y el sol para la vida, y sobre el peligro de la degradación de los suelos…