Nathan Hale

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...

Simple text and photographs describe the life of Michelle Obama. Michelle Obama became First Lady on January 20, 2009. But before she lived at the White House, she was a powerful lawyer. Learn about her childhood, education, and goals as first lady of the United States.

Featuring TIME For Kids content, this Spanish resource, Empujar y jalar (Pushes and Pulls), aligns with NGSS standards to teach young learners about forces and interactions. The engaging photos encourage students to describe what is happening using their own words. This full-color, wordless picture book can be used in the classroom or at home to teach children the difference between pushing and pulling.

Ramiro Villaseca es un chico de procedencia humilde. Su madre trabaja en una vaquería y el padre desapareció antes de que él naciera. Un amigo de la madre se ha encargado de la educación del niño y una de los valores que con mayor interés le ha inculcado es la ambición: “abandona este mundo de pobreza, hijo mío, e intenta buscar una vida mejor”. Ramiro sigue los preceptos de Isidro y a la primera oportunidad que tiene, se casa con Julia, la hija de un posadero. El matrimonio no resulta como él había pensado, y un día en el que se encuentra sólo en la taberna, un viajero que...