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

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...

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...

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.

Teach early readers about responsibility and empathy with this beautifully illustrated retelling of the Aesop fable, The Grasshopper and The Ant. With a short chapter format and table of contents, this Spanish fiction book includes pre-reading questions.

"Simple text and color photographs introduce basic concepts of near and far--in both English and Spanish"--Provided by publisher.

Goya, el más fiel cronista de su tiempo, cede a los apasionados caprichos de tres de sus musas sin medir las consecuencias que estos desatinos le pueden deparar. La condesa-duquesa de Benavente, la duquesa de Alba y la condesa de Chinchón, como el reflejo de la sabiduría, la seducción y la dulzura, tres de los atributos que el pintor más admira en la mujer, resucitan en esta novela para guiar al lector por el languidecer del siglo xviii y el convulso nacimiento del xix. Bajo su mecenazgo paseará por los teatros, plazas, conventos y palacios para profundizar en aquella acomodaticia...

"Raina siempre había querido tener una hermana, pero cuando nació Amara las cosas no salieron como esperaba. A través de flashbacks, Raina relata los diversos encontronazos con su hermana pequeña, protestona, quejica y solitaria. Pero un largo viaje en coche desde San Francisco a Colorado puede que le brinde la oportunidad de acercarse a ella. Al fin y al cabo, son hermanas" -- Page 4 of cover.

¿Por qué es importante reciclar? ¿Cómo podemos nosotros contribuir al reciclaje? Acompaña a los protagonistas de esta historia y encontrarás las respuestas a esas preguntas. El libro incluye notas para padres y profesores, así como actividades lúdicas que ayudarán a reforzar su contenido.