California: Nace un estado (California: Becoming a State)

Meet six women who did great things. They were leaders in politics, civil rights, healthcare, science, and sports. They helped and inspired others. All of them followed their dreams. Discover the journeys they took. This inspiring Spanish book introduces second grade students to the lives of notable women including Marie Curie, Clara Barton, Wilma Rudolph, Rosa Parks, and more. Engaging images in conjunction with easy-to-read text and basic text features provide readers with an inviting reading and learning experience.

It was known as the age of the dinosaurs, but other fascinating creatures roamed the Earth at the same time. Learn about lesser-known animals from the prehistoric era that are no less fascinating! Students will be engaged in reading about ancient animals like Gigantopithecus, Titanoboa, Megalodon, and more as they develop their skills at reading and writing numbers. 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...

This Spanish nonfiction book gives students a close-up look at media by exploring all forms and how it plays an important role in society. Ideal for young readers, the book includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. Students will learn to tell the difference between facts and opinions with this exciting book and the accompanying extension activity. This 32-page full-color Spanish book defines media, explains how to separate fact from fiction. It also covers important ideas like democracy and censorship, plus includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the...

Meet six women who did great things. They were leaders in politics, civil rights, healthcare, science, and sports. They helped and inspired others. All of them followed their dreams. Discover the journeys they took. This inspiring Spanish book introduces second grade students to the lives of notable women including Marie Curie, Clara Barton, Wilma Rudolph, Rosa Parks, and more. Engaging images in conjunction with easy-to-read text and basic text features provide readers with an inviting reading and learning experience.

"El cuerpo humano está formado por diversos sistemas muy complejos: el circulatorio, el respiratorio, el linfático, el digestivo, el nervioso ... Y todos tienen que trabajar en perfecta sincronía para mantenernos con vida y funcionando como lo hacemos. Este libro nos lleva en una fascinante travesía a través de nuestra propia esencia, para que podamos no sólo comprender, sino gozar un viaje asombroso a través de la máquina más importante y sorprendente: el cuerpo humano."--Publisher.

HIGH-INTEREST, LOW-LEVEL: Reluctant readers will be engaged from beginning to end as they explore the responsibilities and skills of the soccer goalie in this 32-page nonfiction book. Side-by-side English and Spanish text and vivid, exciting photos show readers what it takes to fill this key position in soccer. SPORTS BOOK FOR KIDS: Soccer goalies are their team's last line of defense. These players must be quick on their feet to stop the other team from scoring a goal. Learn what soccer goalies do to help their team to victory! INCLUDES: Readers will be hooked from beginning to end with...

También tú crees que eres más sincero e inteligente que la media? ¿Te dices cada día que sí, que mañana empiezas la dieta definitiva? ¿Te dejas influir por informaciones irrelevantes? ¿Tienes una «memoria creativa»... y recuerdas cosas que no han sucedido jamás? En este libro los protagonistas somos nosotros, nuestro modo de pensar, nuestros razonamientos y nuestros prejuicios. En estas páginas encontraremos una enciclopedia de bolsillo ideal, de la A a la Z, con la que idear, fabricar y sobre todo desactivar los más insidiosos ardides de la mente y aprender a hacer lo correcto. ...

Publicado en cooperación con el programa de libre acceso GoogleTM Earth, este libro contiene una búsqueda del tesoro interactiva a través de los cientos de los sitios web de GoogleTM Earth más hermosos e interesantes. Las bellas ilustraciones y el texto evocador contienen una serie de pistas sobre lugares, gente y cosas. Para darle sentido a las pistas, se requiere la consulta de GoogleTM Earth. Pueden ser dibujos, imágenes tomadas por satélite, elementos distintivos del lugar, direcciones de un sitio a otro, conexiones temáticas, etc. Las pistas incluidas en cada doble página van de...