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...

What do churros, macarons, and strudel have in common? In order to bake them successfully, pastry chefs must use fractions! Students will learn comparing fractions while engaged in reading about delectable desserts from around the world. This Spanish book combines mathematics and literacy skills, and uses practical, real-world examples of problem solving to teach math and language arts content. The glossary, index, and table of contents will further understanding of reading and math concepts, and the full-color images, practice problems, and math graphs and charts make learning math easy,...

Rain, sunshine, warm fronts, and cold fronts. Have you ever listened to a weather report? Knowing the weather can help us plan ahead. But reporters aren’t the only ones who can track weather. You can, too! This nonfiction Spanish book explores the subject of meteorology in depth, and introduces students to important scientific concepts and vocabulary like anemometer, barometer, air pressure, warm front, cold front, rain gauge, probability, Celsius, Fahrenheit, and more. The colorful images, diagrams, sidebars, and text features will keep students connected to the text. Aligned to state and...

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...

Clara y Jorge acaban de mudarse a una urbanización porque la convivencia con los vecinos del edificio donde vivían era insoportable. Esperan que ahora todo sea diferente, pero arrastran un secreto oscuro del que no pueden librarse y, aunque sus nuevos vecinos los acogen con entusiasmo, pronto descubrirán cosas terribles de su pasado que abrirán una grieta insalvable entre ellos. Los perros siempre ladran al anochecer es un relato de suspense que se lee de un tirón y que al mismo tiempo arroja luz sobre la condición humana, las dudas que lastran la existencia y la dificultad de enterrar...

Gael y la red de mentiras es la primera de una serie de novelas gráficas en las que Gael, un ladrón de guante blanco, viajará por el mundo escapando de su pasado y buscando la siguiente pieza que robar. Muchísima acción y sorpresas, siempre con un trasfondo cultural y expresiones fáciles de entender y de aplicar por el lector.

Cocori, del escritor costarricense Joaquin Gutierrez, Es Una novela Publicada y se ha Convertido En Una de las obras traducidas Mas de la literatura de Costa Rica. Es Un relato Que se ha Mantenido Como lectura favorita de los costarricenses A Pesar de Haber Sufrido Campanas de desprestigio. Cocori es un nino que habita en un pueblo es la costa caribena de Costa Rica, en una zona donde tiene contacto con el mar, y a la vez con toda la naturaleza del bosque tropical. Cierto dia, un barco se acerca al puerto, y Cocori tiene la oportunidad de subir en el para conocer a sus tripulantes. Entre...

Uncover some of the most infamous disasters in the world including the Hindenburg, the sinking of the Titanic, the Dust Bowl, BP oil spill, the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombs, and the Chernobyl disaster in this shocking book. With its intriguing facts, vivid images, helpful graphs and maps, and informational text, this fascinating, Spanish-translated nonfiction title will keep readers informed, engaged, and interested from cover to cover.