Berta hace galletas (Mi amiga Berta)

Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of algorithms and procedures using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how algorithms and procedures are used in everyday life. Readers will follow a narrator as they break down a scientific concept into an easy flowchart. This fiction book is paired...

Una niña de nueve años, América Soliz, vive con su familia en el Barrio Pilsen de Chicago. Echa de menos su hogar en México y se siente descontenta en la escuela, donde experimenta el prejuicio contra los inmigrantes mexicanos. América se siente en la fila de atrás del salón de clase y se la pasa soñando con su aldea en Oaxaca hasta que un día un poeta, el Sr. Aponte, visita la clase. "Todos llevamos le poesía por dentro," le dice el Sr. Aponte a la clase e inspira a América a escribir. "Escriban en español o en inglés," exhorta él. América escribe cuentos y poemas, aun cuando...

The day before his birthday, Nino opens the closet and finds a huge present. In spite of his curiosity, he can't figure out what it is. When Nino opens the present the next morning, it seems boring at first, but he slowly discovers all of the surprises it holds within.

When Aunt Abigaíl reports on research into the human genome, Simón, Lucas, Isabel, and their friend Juana become involved in investigating the theft of a racehorse, terrorism, sabotage, and a very suspicious hospital.