Nuevo español 2000, Nivel medio

Un fascinate, riguroso y ameno recorrido por la historia de la exploración, este libro del prestigioso historiador Felipe Fernández-Armesto analiza cómo las sucesivas exploraciones y descubrimientos a lo largo de la historia han ido cambiando la configuración del mundo. Desde las expediciones marítimas de los egipcios bajo el reinado de Hatshepsut hasta el presente, pasando por los mercaderes que recorrían la ruta de la seda, los misioneros que se adentraban en tierras ignotas, los navegantes españoles y portugueses del siglo XV, los exploradores que se adentraron en el XIX en el...

Set in the 1950s in the Bronx, this is the story of a girl with a dream. Emmy award-winning actress and writer Sonia Manzano plunges us into the daily lives of a Latino family that is loving--and troubled. She is a child living amidst the squalor of a boisterous home that is filled with noisy relatives and neighbors. Each day she is glued to the TV screen that blots out the painful realities of her existence and also illuminates the possibilities that lie ahead. But--click!--when the TV goes off, Sonia is taken back to real-life--the cramped, colorful world of her neighborhood and an...

So you think you're a martial arts master, but do you know the difference between kung fu, kendo, and karate? Students will learn about various martial arts as they practice comparing numbers. This nonfiction math book combines math and literacy skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, intriguing sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning math relevant and fun. Text features include a table of contents, glossary, and index to increase understanding of math and reading concepts. An in-depth problem-solving...

The idea of the Roaring '20s conjures up images of speakeasies, women with short, saucy hairdos, and hot jazz. Readers will learn about the historical events that define this decade, including the devastating war that preceded it. An explanation about project-based learning will help readers understand how it can help them research their topic in unique and interesting ways. Constructive suggestions offer ideas for projects, while encouraging readers to take their studies in new and interesting directions.