Ser María: Amor y caos en el Bronx (Becoming Maria)

Now in Spanish—Who makes sure my suitcase gets on the right plane? This book is full of fascinating facts about everything from Halloween to braille to fire trucks.

In order for any democracy to function well, understanding how and when to compromise is a necessity. This book introduces students to how compromise makes governing possible. Using examples of how compromise works in their own lives, students will gain a better understanding of how compromise work on a larger level. Conversely, readers will also learn that compromise may be the wrong course of action in some situations and that some issues are of such critical importance or high moral worth that standing firm is appropriate.

How do countries work together? Running a country requires hard work. There is a lot involved. That includes making laws that help people do the right thing. When leaders work together, their countries benefit. This Spanish book introduces 2nd grade students to the concepts of diplomacy, government, and foreign relations. Detailed images in conjunction with easy-to-read text and basic text features provide readers with an inviting reading and learning experience as they build social studies knowledge.

Me llamo Jackson y en otoño empezaré quinto de primaria. Cuando sea mayor quiero ser científico de animales. ¿Sabías que un guepardo puede correr a 110km/h? ¿Que una cucaracha sin cabeza puede sobrevivir dos semanas? ¿O que cuando un lagarto cornudo se enfada escupe sangre por los ojos? Honestamente, creo que los hechos son mucho mejor que las historias. No puedes ver una historia. No puedes sostenerla en tu mano para medirla. De hecho, las historias no son más que mentiras. Y a mí no me gusta que me mientan. La regla número uno de todo científico es que siempre hay una...