Hora de recreo (Recess Time)

The need for speed is the motivating factor in this engaging, Spanish book. Readers learn the history of travel from the very slow to the supersonic and beyond, including everything in between. They learn and discover the factors that influence motion for all types of vehicles: land, air, and water alike. They also learn different ways to measure speed and read about energy uses for different vehicles. With greater speed comes greater risk. Readers learn how engineers are always seeking new and better ways to keep people safe as they travel faster and go farther.

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. This primary source book explores California’s unique geography: the coastal region, the Central Valley, the mountain region, and the desert region. 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...

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. This primary source book focuses on the creation of the Transcontinental Railroad. 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 information and primary source maps, images, and...

Madame Olenska anuncia a Zoe y a sus compañeras que podrán empezar a utilizar zapatillas de punta antes de lo previsto en el programa. Es como crecer demasiado rápido: da vértigo y asusta al mismo tiempo. Mientras Jonathan crea su primera coreografía y experimenta los primeros celos, Zoe se enfrenta a una duda importante: ¿tiene de verdad talento para la danza? Y si la respuesta es que no, ¿qué hará con su vida?

¿Sabrías qué alimentos elegir? ¿Cómo hacer fuego con un paquete de chicles? ¿Cocinar una pizza con una caja de zapatos? ¿Convertir un clip en una auténtica brújula? ¿Usar tu propia orina para hacer una pila? ¿Calcular la hora con un simple palo? En esta guía encontrarás los trucos más locos de supervivencia: cocinar en un vaso de cartón, vivir en una casa flotante e incluso fabricar tu propia lavadora portátil... ¡No hay límites! Aunque si lo que buscas es divertirte, también te enseñamos un montón de gamberradas que hacer con los zombis, como ponerles una cabeza de...

SHAAAARRRKK! That's probably the last word anyone wants to hear while swimming in the warm blue sea. But most sharks aren't at all what people expect. In fact, those who think all sharks are giant, man-eating killers are in for a surprise. The compelling narrative, colorful illustrations, and captivating facts in SURPRISING SHARKS reveal that sharks come in all shapes and sizes - and probably should be more afraid of humans than we are of them. Back matter includes a note about sharks and an index.

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