La canción del coquí y otros cuentos de Puerto Rico

Éste es un libro pensado para estudiantes de lengua española de un nivel medio (bachillerato, primeros cursos universitarios), para los que la gramática puede resultar una materia excesivamente árida y complicada. En él se presentan de forma ordenada los principios básicos de la morfología y sintaxis del español, con explicaciones detalladas, múltiples ejemplos y prestando una atención especial a aquellas cuestiones que generalmente provocan mayores problemas de comprensión. El texto está dividido en tres grandes partes. En la inicial se trata de cuestiones generales sobre la...

The man who saved the lives of his PT-109 crewmen during WWII and became the 35th president fought-and won-his first battle at the age of two-and-a-half, when he was stricken with scarlet fever. Although his presidency was cut short, our nation¿s youngest elected leader left an indelible mark on the American consciousness and now is profiled in our Who Was¿? series. Included are 100 black-and-white illustrations as well as a timeline that guides readers through this eventful period in history.

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 biography provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. This primary source book focuses on the lives of famous Californians including John Muir, Dorothea Lange, Sally Ride, and Cesar Chavez. Learn about California’s history while building reading comprehension and social studies literacy. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time ...

Muddy Creek in Edgewater, Maryland is the site of a major makeover. The land around the stream has worn down. Find out what caused Muddy Creek to erode, and the many steps involved in saving it. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step of the engineering design process, from the initial research and brainstorming sessions, through the design and testing ...