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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...

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...

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...

China, año 2013. El país parece vivir al margen de la crisis económica que ha sumido al resto del mundo en una larga recesión y planta cara con orgullo a la situación de inestabilidad internacional. Sus ciudadanos desbordan felicidad y parecen estar totalmente satisfechos con su vida, encantados de disfrutar de los años de opulencia que les ha tocado en suerte disfrutar. Aunque, como pronto descubrirá Chen, un escritor taiwanés que vive en Pekín, hay algo que no encaja del todo en esa armonía. Dos viejos amigos de su época estudiantil con los que se reencuentra por casualidad le...

Book Features: • Ages 4-8, Grades PreK-2 • 16 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches • Simple, patterned Spanish text with full-color pictures • Includes comprehension questions, writing prompts, and high frequency words • Graphic organizers and photo glossary included Learn About Animal Life: In Listos para las Ciencias: Los Animales Necesitan Refugio, preschoolers—second graders learn all about the unique homes that different animals make or find, and live in! Science Made Fun: We all live somewhere, but most animals live out in the wild! Young readers learn about the different types of...

Un joven se va a la universidad con la esperanza de encontrar el sentido de la vida y, en cambio, se encuentra atrapado en el peligroso mundo del contrabando de drogas. Solo el poder redentor de un Dios amoroso puede salvar una vida de Naufragio.

Todo el mundo necesita agua limpia para vivir. Pero no todo el mundo tiene acceso a agua potable. ¡Descubra cómo las personas de todo el mundo están trabajando arduamente para resolver el problema del agua limpia! Creado en colaboración con la Institución Smithsonian, este libro de STEAM despertará la curiosidad sobre los temas de STEAM a través de ejemplos del mundo real. Presenta un desafío STEAM práctico que es perfecto para espacios de creación y que guía a los estudiantes paso a paso a través del proceso de diseño de ingeniería. Establezca conexiones profesionales en STEAM...