Pueblos y ciudades (Towns and Cities)

Take a trip to the fire station to learn how firefighters use measurement to put out fires! Full of facts, practice problems, and mathematical charts, this Spanish-translated title teaches children more about measurements like volume and perimeter!

Students will learn about the history of hot air balloons and they will also discover the importance of volume when calculating hot air balloon flight. Used in the classroom or at home, this nonfiction Spanish text includes mathematical charts to help students practice calculations. With a glossary, an index, dynamic images, and easy-to-read text, students will build their math and reading skills while they are engaged in reading high-interest content.

Hace más de cuatrocientos años, Galileo dirigió su telescopio hacia el cielo: ese fue el inicio de una exploración increíblemente emocionante de la inmensidad del Universo. Con este libro viajaremos por el cosmos, calcularemos la fuerza de la gravedad, descubriremos Urano y los rayos infrarrojos, entraremos en el código secreto de las estrellas, averiguaremos a qué distancia están las galaxias, conoceremos las gigantes rojas, el eco del Big Bang, los agujeros negros y también nos enteraremos de por qué el color de una estrella puede revelarnos su velocidad.

What is the most effective way to study for a test? Whether it's gearing up for the SATs or cramming for a history exam at school, this book is here to help. Packed with results-driven recommendations on everything from time management to reducing stress, it provides students with the tools they need to develop more efficient study habits and boost their grades. Indispensable sidebars are included throughout, as are suggestions for how to apply essential test-prep skills in the workplace and beyond.

In this title, young readers must practice creating patterns with plants in order to maximize space in a small garden in the city, improving their mathematical and STEM skills. Vibrant images, practical examples, and helpful mathematical diagrams and charts engage readers while teaching them how simple it can be to use patterns in their daily life!

There is a contest at a school to design a new playground. The students use blocks to build their models. As they build, they use three-dimensional shapes. Some students build a train out of blocks for the younger students to play on. Can you guess which three-dimensional shape they use for the train's wheels? Read to find out which design wins.