Jacques Cousteau

Did you know that swimming pools are used to train astronauts? Athletes use swimming pools to train when they're injured, and doctors use them to help patients feel better. Learn how swimming pools and aquatic therapy help all kinds of people! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish book ignites a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides English language learners through every step of the engineering design process. Inspire students to pursue a STEAM career with career advice from a real person ...

What makes a good friend? Soy un buen amigo (I Am a Good Friend) teaches students about friendship. The clear, text-supported images and simple, repetitive sentences will engage students in reading as they build their social studies content knowledge. For use in the classroom or at home, this Spanish book includes a glossary and index to introduce informational text features to young readers and provide additional reading support.

«De vez en cuando me han pedido que contara mi experiencia personal de la literatura o que escribiera sobre algunos de mis maestros, y yo he procurado hacerlo siempre con un máximo de claridad y franqueza. Cuando he tenido que explicarme en público, he procurado hacerlo por escrito: detesto la improvisación, la charla presuntamente espontánea y en el fondo hecha de muletillas y rutinas, de una autoindulgencia intelectual que se ha convertido en costumbre cuando los escritores van a eso que se llama, algo ignominiosamente, hacer bolos.» Con ese mismo espíritu ‹claridad y franqueza‹...

Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass relied on his own determination and ingenuity to carve a path to freedom. Once free, he dedicated his life to improving the lives of others and fighting for justice and equality. This inspirational Spanish biography uses primary sources to engage students in learning about the fascinating life of Frederick Douglass. Students will build their literacy skills as they are immersed in social studies content. Text features include a glossary and an index to increase comprehension and academic vocabulary.