James Madison

Combine valuable fifth grade math and literacy skills in a purposeful way with the Spanish-translated math reader El regalo de cumpleaños del abuelo (Grandpa's Birthday Present). Focusing on the critical skills that 5th graders need to know to advance to the next level, this book incorporates key concepts into an engaging text that showcases math skills needed to create a budget and calculate sale prices. This high-interest nonfiction reader introduces how to convert percentages, decimals, and fractions. Filled with mathematical charts, diagrams, and practice problems, the text features in...

La industria aeroespacial es la segunda actividad más normada luego de las activi- dades nucleares; está regida por infinidad de normas, reglamentaciones, directivas, documentación específica y todo tipo de manuales de referencia obligatoria. La gran mayoría llega a manos de usuarios, operadores, talleristas, etc. en idioma in- glés, el idioma de uso aeronáutico por naturaleza. A ello se suma el hecho de que la industria aeronáutica no está aislada de las actividades humanas, sino que inte- ractúa, se nutre y hace su aporte a ellas creando la necesidad de un sólido...

An award-winning first glimpse into the diverse natural world of mammals. This addition to the acclaimed About... series explains to children in simple, easy-to-understand language what mammals are, what they eat, and where they live. Beautifully detailed, realistic paintings by wildlife illustrator John Sill introduce readers to the huge variety of mammals, from the tiny white-footed deermouse to the large American bison. An afterword provides more details about the animals featured in the book. Parents and pre-school and primary-grade teachers will find this an attractive choice for...

What would happen if a Tyrannosaurus rex and a velociraptor met each other? What if they had a fight? Who do you think would win? Este lector de no-ficción compara y contrasta dos feroces dinosaurios. Los pequeños aprenderán sobre la anatomía, el comportamiento y más de ambos dinosaurios. Este libro está lleno de fotos, gráficos, ilustraciones y datos increíbles.This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two ferocious dinosaurs. Kids learn about the dinos' anatomies, behaviors, and more. The book is packed with photos, charts, illustrations, and amazing facts.