La fiebre del oro

Over the years, people have looked for ways to improve our imperfect sight. This has led us to the world of optics, which is the study of light and how it travels. What are some of these innovations that have changed how we see the world, and how do they work? Find the answers to these questions with this Smithsonian Informational Text! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this 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...

Take a trip to the British Museum as you explore its fascinating objects and geometric shapes! This famous London museum was built for exploration - and for learning geometry. Learn about its history and artifacts as you build your geometry skills. This Spanish math book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach math concepts. Text features include images, a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to build students' vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems,...

Learn how to help others in your community. This exciting Spanish nonfiction book describes the many ways that volunteers make a difference, from cleaning up parks to helping in food banks. Perfect for young readers, the book includes a short fiction stor

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 book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about California’s gold rush by examining maps, letters, images, and art from that time. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with information and primary...

Learn about the different places that people call home--from apartments to cottages and castles to farmhouses. With bright, vivid photos and easy-to-read informational text, this Spanish-translated nonfiction title introduces readers to different cultures' definitions of "home."

Mamá ya murió, gracias a Dios, y dejó al marqués de Sotoancho mucho dinero y un poco de tranquilidad. Sin embargo, no durará la paz en La Jaralera. La sombra de su madre lo perseguirá en forma de diario, cuyas páginas rezuman tanta maldad que no se pueden leer de un tirón.16 de mayo de 1938La «cosa» ha cumplido tres meses. Era más mono de bebé. Se cayó de los brazos del ama el día del bautizo golpeándose la cabeza contra el suelo. Es muy probable que se haya quedado tontito para toda la vida. Me da muchísimo asco darle el pecho... Me sacan esa porquería con un aparato cuyo...

Devyn Kell siempre había sido un fiel servidor de la Liga. Pero cuando descubrió que sus traiciones le estaban costando la vida a gente inocente, se negó a aceptar ese sistema corrupto. Alix Gerran pretende huir de un pasado que podría costarle la vida. Cuando comenzó a trabajar para Devyn, encontró una causa por la que luchar. Pero sus fantasmas la acosan y los viejos enemigos de Devyn se han vuelto letales... Ante esta situación, ambos deberán decidir si quieren luchar juntos o morir en soledad.

De forma suave, sin estridencias, con sensibilidad, mimo y fino sentido del humor, Ibrahim Aslán (una figura central de la ficción egipcia contemporánea) narra, en esta obra publicada en Egipto en 1992, la vida cotidiana de una oficina de Correos de El Cairo durante el turno de noche a través de sucesivas estampas: los empleados (entre ellos el narrador, en el que podemos ver un reflejo del propio autor), su labor repetida diariamente, la mujer que envía un telegrama al hombre al que ya no ama, la llamada a la oración, el té ardiendo, la correspondencia que circula de Oriente a...