Hablemos claro: Alcohol y drogas (Straight Talk: Drugs and Alcohol)

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...

In this stimulating, Spanish-translated nonfiction book, readers will discover the various types of friction--including rolling friction, sliding friction, fluid friction, and static friction--and the huge impact it has on nature, machines, and our lives. In addition, readers are encouraged to perform basic experiments to assist in the understanding of friction, kinetic energy, and water resistance. With real-life examples, colorful images, accommodating graphs and charts, and informational text, this title will inspire and engage children.

Es el año 1506. Al enterarse de la muerte de Colón, Gonzalo, un joven piloto que trabaja en la Casa de la Contratación de Sevilla, decide contar la verdadera historia del descubrimiento del Nuevo Mundo. Muchos años antes, de niño, Gonzalo, oculto en la bodega, partió en la expedición rumbo a las Indias. Llevado ante Colón, este le permitió proseguir viaje. Asistió a la travesía, recibió la s confidencias del Almirante e incluso le ayudó a evitar el motín que se avecinaba... Una apasionante narración que nos acerca, desde otra perspectiva, a la enigmática y controvertida figura ...

Capítulo Siete es un relato verídico y tragicómico de las experiencias vividas durante las trece temporadas en las que su autor trabajó como guía turístico en catorce países de Europa. Es un capítulo de su vida, pero también una visión de algo que a todos, de una forma u otra, nos afecta. El mundo del turismo es cruel y generoso, amargo y dulce, un reflejo de lo peor y lo mejor que hay dentro de nosotros. La verdadera historia que encierra, quizá una gota de agua en el océano, arroja la luz cegadora de la honestidad sobre un mundo de hipocresía y codicia donde, sin embargo, no...

For societies to function successfully, they need rules and laws for their members to follow. This book takes an in-depth look at the way laws and rules influence society and how people can have an impact on the laws that govern them. Different types of societies are discussed, and a brief overview of how rules and laws are created in the United States is provided. Students will gain an appreciation for the rules and laws of the various societies they belong to after reading this informative and insightful book.

Rights are things that make life fair for everyone. But sometimes people are treated unfairly. When this happens, we have to stand up for what is right. We have to become civil rights champions! This Spanish nonfiction book will teach students about civil rights, and introduces them to new vocabulary terms and concepts. Important text features include a glossary, index, and table of contents to engage students in reading as they develop their comprehension, vocabulary, and literacy skills. The Reader's Guide and culminating activity require students to connect back to the text as they develop ...