Cynthia Ann Parker

Profiles a Mexican woman who saved more than twenty Texan rebels taken prisoner during the Texas Revolution from being shot under General Santa Anna's orders.

There is a contest at a school to design a new playground. The students use blocks to build their models. As they build, they use three-dimensional shapes. Some students build a train out of blocks for the younger students to play on. Can you guess which three-dimensional shape they use for the train's wheels? Read to find out which design wins.

The child will be able to observe and, with the help of an adult, they will read the names and learn about the many things that surround them. The pages are made of cardboard and on each one there is a picture with the word written underneath. They are large, square books that the child can look at and touch as if it were a toy.

Young children are natural problem-solvers and always looking for answers, especially when it involves interesting animals. This Spanish-language edition of Scaly Swimmers provides young curious readers with striking visual clues and simply written hints. Using the photos and text, readers rely on visual literacy skills, reading, and reasoning as they solve the animal mystery. Clearly written facts give readers a deeper understanding of how the animal lives. Additional text features, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

Learn how zookeepers at the National Zoo keep the animals healthy and happy. This Spanish book features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.