Continentes de la Tierra (Earth’s Continents)

Ésta es una historia sobre las necesidades sensoriales y de cómo algunos niños y niñas experimentan su mundo, contada desde la perspectiva de una niña. La vibración en sus pies cuando corre, el tan-tan-tan de su cuchara en la mesa a la hora de comer, el chorrito de agua fría corriendo por sus manos--- esas son las cosas que calman su cosquilleo. ¡Este libro es para cualquier persona que alguna vez haya sentido la necesidad de moverse, pisotear, o recibir un apretón! "Meneos, Pisotones y Apretones valida de manera juguetona las experiencias sensoriales únicas de los niños y niñas,...

Trained originally in the French classical manner, Matisse was inspired by the Impressionists and Cezanne to create a style that brought out the beauty of color, form and line by reducing them to the bare essentials. While considered a leader of the Fauves and an inspiration to most of the great figures in modern art, he wasn't interested in being associated with any school or trend. A family man who worked 'office hours' in his studio, he defies the image of the artist as a tortured soul. In a career spanning six decades, he produced masterpiece after masterpiece that constantly challenge...

Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of algorithms and procedures. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how algorithms and procedures work in the real world. In this book, readers will learn how flowcharts can be used to teach people how to complete a...

Junípero Serra was an influential Franciscan missionary who created missions that stretched from San Francisco to San Diego. His impact on California is still felt-and debated-today. Introduce students to his life with this nonfiction biography that builds students' reading skills and promotes social studies content literacy. The dynamic primary source maps, letters, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state...