Tu No Me Vas A Creer

The use of calendars dates back thousands of years. Why are we driven to record time, and what would happen if we did not? Who created the concept of calendars? Why do different cultures use different calendar systems? And why are calendars so important to us? It is about "time" we found out! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish-translated Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, it features a hands-on STEAM challenge...

Hubo un tiempo en que muy poco se sabía de nuestro mundo. Se pensaba que en los mares había monstruos inmensos capaces de tragar un barco entero. Se pensaba también que la Tierra era plana y que al final de los mares había un precipicio donde los navegantes caían sin retorno. Pero, a pesar de estas ideas que hoy nos parecen alocadas, hubo alguien llamado Cristóbal Colón que se animó a unir el continente europeo y el americano en un viaje que sería inolvidable. En ese viaje no se encontró con monstruos enormes ni con serpientes gigantes. Al final de ese viaje se encontró, nada más...

For many years, people believed there were nine planets that orbited the sun. Now we say there are eight. What happened to the ninth planet, Pluto? What are the different planets like? What exactly makes a planet a planet? These are the many intriguing questions answered with this high-interest book, crafted to be accessible for readers of all levels. Young astronomers will be especially fascinated by the stunning photographs and the "Make the Grade" fact boxes.

Familiarize beginning readers with the different jobs of community workers. Featuring basic concepts, easy-to-read informational text, and engaging photographs this Spanish-translated nonfiction title is sure to create an exciting learning adventure.