Entrenamiento bajo el agua (Underwater Training)

Design a flexible protective layer for a space suit. Space suits have come a long way. The look and function of space suits has evolved over time, but their purpose has always been the same--to keep astronauts safe. From the first suits worn during the Mercury missions, to the latest suits being tested by NASA, there have been great improvements. Learn all about the science behind space suits and how they have changed over time. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about...

Students will learn how fundraising can make a difference with this Spanish nonfiction book. Perfect for young readers, the book includes a related fiction story, an exciting project, a glossary, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color Spanish book describes the process of fundraising for a good cause or charity. It also covers key civics topics such as community and giving back, and includes an extension activity for grade 2. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool, to explore getting organized, raising money, and individuals making a...

Everyone has to be responsible for themselves. Let's explore ways to show responsibility! The Me Pregunto (I Wonder) series is perfect for young learners in prekindergarten through grade 2. These 16-page books give readers an accessible introduction to nonfiction reading. Color photographs and fun, factual examples will grab the attention of young readers and help strengthen reading comprehension skills.

Un fascinate, riguroso y ameno recorrido por la historia de la exploración, este libro del prestigioso historiador Felipe Fernández-Armesto analiza cómo las sucesivas exploraciones y descubrimientos a lo largo de la historia han ido cambiando la configuración del mundo. Desde las expediciones marítimas de los egipcios bajo el reinado de Hatshepsut hasta el presente, pasando por los mercaderes que recorrían la ruta de la seda, los misioneros que se adentraban en tierras ignotas, los navegantes españoles y portugueses del siglo XV, los exploradores que se adentraron en el XIX en el...

Depression is an unfortunately common mental health issue that many people don’t know how to address. In this straightforward, practical guide, readers will learn how they can identify and help a friend who is suffering from depression. Written in a compassionate tone, this guide separates out fact from fiction, providing an informative list of myths and facts to dispel common incorrect notions about depression as well as a thoughtful list of questions readers can ask their guidance counselor about a friend’s depression and seeking help. The result? Empowered readers who can lend a hand...

Segunda edición, revisada, de este texto pedagógico, claro y coherente, concebido como un medio para aprender español como lengua extranjera pero cuyas propuestas descriptivas inéditas de la gramática le hacen también interesante al nativo. Su objetivo es acelerar al máximo el proceso de aprendizaje. Obra original que se echaba en falta para poder llevar a cabo una buena labor docente.