Viaje a través de la Vía Láctea (A Trip Through the Milky Way)

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.

Three Quarters Of Our Earth Is Blanketed By Water. How This Water Is Used, From Bathing To Irrigating Crops Is Addressed. That Water Travels In A Never-Ending Pattern Called The Water Cycle. Tips On How To Conserve Our Most Important Natural Resource Are Included.

People have been sending mail for a long time. But how they do it has changed a lot! Read about the history of mail as you learn to collect data. This Spanish math book combines math and reading skills and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning data measurement easy and fun. Text features include a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and captions to build vocabulary and increase understanding of math and reading concepts. An in-depth problem-solving section...

Mammals are a very diverse group. From whales and dolphins that give birth in the water to platypuses that lay eggs, these life cycles can often seem very different. However, they’re very similar. Readers learn the basic structure of the mammal life cycle through simple language and accompanying diagrams that show the cycle step by step. The main content offers a way for struggling readers to more easily learn an important science curriculum topic, but can also be a great review tool for any reader.

It s fiesta time! Cinco de Mayo is a fiesta day in Mexico and the United States. It s celebrated on the fifth of May. This colorful holiday honors Mexico s victory over the French army at the Battle of Pueblo in 1862. People march in parades, dance, and set off fireworks. Families enjoy traditional Mexican food and drink. Then they watch people act out the famous battle. Find out more about this joyful celebration of Mexican culture.