Arte y cultura: Postres alrededor del mundo: Comparación de fracciones (Desserts Around the World: Comparing Fractions)

Over the years, people have looked for ways to improve our imperfect sight. This has led us to the world of optics, which is the study of light and how it travels. What are some of these innovations that have changed how we see the world, and how do they work? Find the answers to these questions with this Smithsonian Informational Text! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step...

Our toilets toil away for us every day. Yet, they get little thanks for their hard work! When you think of toilets, you probably picture one in your home. But, toilets can be very different around the world. At first glance, a toilet is a simple device, but they are critical for proper sanitation. There are many people worldwide who do not have access to a toilet. Let's dive into an exploration of the history, importance, and inner workings of toilets! This Spanish book combines math and literacy skills and uses everyday examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The...

The London Eye opened on March 9, 2000. Although it hasn't been there long, the London Eye has already become an iconic symbol of London. No trip to London is complete without a visit to the London Eye! Learn about the history and creation of Europe's tallest observation wheel as you build your arithmetic skills! This Spanish math book combines math and literacy skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, engaging sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning math relevant and fun. Text features include a table of ...

Take a trip to the British Museum as you explore its fascinating objects and geometric shapes! This famous London museum was built for exploration - and for learning geometry. Learn about its history and artifacts as you build your geometry skills. This Spanish math book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach math concepts. Text features include images, a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to build students' vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems,...

Un joven escritor que lava platos en las mazmorras de un restaurante oriental evoca las voces de sus amigos y de sus numerosas mujeres en un vertiginoso testimonio de lenguas y pieles africanas, orientales, latinas y también francesas. Pocas veces una obra de ficción ha palpado con tanto dramatismo, tensión y belleza el mundo de los inmigrantes. El síndrome de Ulises, como se llama a las pesadumbres de los inmigrantes en la soledad de un país desconocido, a las que se incuban en los guetos donde se hacinan los extranjeros ilegales, es una novela más cercana al París desaforado y...

El propósito fundamental del libro es despertar en el público infantil el sentimiento de emoción ante el milagro de la vida. Saber dar las gracias, conjurar el miedo y la tristeza, aprender a soñar, comprender las pérdidas y celebrar lo que tenemos, son experiencias que las autoras comunican a través de la poesía y la sensibilidad mística. The main purpose is to instill in kids emotions for the miracle of life. Giving thanks, conquering fear and sadness, learning to dream, understanding losses, and celebrating blessings are experiences the authors communicate through poetry and a...

Un completísimo álbum ilustrado sobre la vida y obra del escritor búlgaro Elias Canetti, premio Nobel de Literatura en 1981.

Este segundo volumen sigue el original Devocional en un año para niños con otras 365 lecturas diarias. Cada día incluye una historia basada en el principio bíblico del día y unas preguntas para ayudar a los niños a aplicar la lectura a su vida. Cada historia trae un mensaje sencillo, directo y concreto. Además, cada página contiene un versículo bíblico para memorizar que usualmente está relacionado a la lectura bíblica del día. Los devocionales «En un año» están diseñados para ayudar a pasar tiempo con Dios y su Palabra cada día. This second volume follows the original...