Culebras rayadas (Garter Snakes) (Spanish Version)

Little readers will learn the essentials of the United States Coast Guard (how the Coast Guard keeps us safe, various jobs, weapons and machinery, and more) through easy-to-read, simple text. Readers will love the exciting full-bleed photographs, bolded glossary terms, and More Facts section. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

El siglo XVII constituye un periodo clave en la historia de España, de Europa y del mundo. El monarca Felipe IV se inclina con mayor facilidad a los juegos y entretenimientos de toda ralea, mientras que el reino desfallece en malogradas batallas contra los ingleses y los franceses en lidia para arrebatar las riquezas del Nuevo Mundo. La historia de España se nos desvela bajo un prisma original, que gira alrededor de los personajes retratados por el gran pintor don DiegoVelázquez. En medio de la vida disoluta del Alcázar, la infantita Margarita recorre salas y corredores protegida con el...

The idea of the Roaring '20s conjures up images of speakeasies, women with short, saucy hairdos, and hot jazz. Readers will learn about the historical events that define this decade, including the devastating war that preceded it. An explanation about project-based learning will help readers understand how it can help them research their topic in unique and interesting ways. Constructive suggestions offer ideas for projects, while encouraging readers to take their studies in new and interesting directions.

Describes the life of a baby seal, from birth with fur so wet it looks yellow, through molting and learning to swim and hunt, to setting off into the open sea.

With gentle encouragement, this book teaches children that they can think before speaking, choose what to say and how to say it, and find positive ways to respond when others use unkind words. The importance of saying “I’m sorry” is reinforced. Includes tips for parents and caregivers.