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.

En una noche clara, debería poder ver las estrellas. Pero no siempre podemos verlos. La contaminación lumínica nos impide ver las estrellas y también causa otros problemas. Aprenda sobre la contaminación lumínica con este libro de STEAM que despertará la curiosidad sobre los temas de STEAM a través de ejemplos del mundo real. Creado en colaboración con la Institución Smithsonian, presenta un desafío STEAM práctico que es perfecto para los espacios de creación y que guía a los estudiantes paso a paso a través del proceso de diseño de ingeniería. Establezca conexiones...

Book Features: • 32 pages, about 7 inches x 9 inches • Ages 8-14, Grades 3-8 Latin bi-lingual themed leveled readers • Simple, easy-to-read pages with vibrant illustrations • Features side-by-side English and Spanish text • After-reading questions and activities included The Magic Of Reading: Introduce children to the magic of reading, culture, and music with Sofía Reyes: Stars of Latin Pop/Estrellas del Pop Latino. The 32-page book features vibrant photos and interesting facts about the beloved superstar. Stars Of Latin Pop: Sofía Reyes is an award-winning Mexican singer that's...

Did you know that the first wheel was not invented for transportation or that the system used to create computers was based on the functionality of a sewing machine? In a fun way, this book teaches the history behind inventions that have changed the way we live, from Ancient Mesopotamia to the present. Important details appear at the bottom of each page, including the name of the inventor, the time period, and the place where it occurred.

Award-winning author Jorge Argueta treats young readers to a bilingual recipe/poem for the classic Latin American version of rice pudding with cinnamon. From sprinkling the rice into the pot to adding a waterfall of white milk followed by cinnamon sticks, salt stars, and sugar snow, Argueta’s recipe is both easy to follow and poetic. Lively illustrations by highly acclaimed Brazilian artist Fernando Vilela feature an enthusiastic young cook who finds no end of joy in making and then slurping up the rice pudding with his family. In Argueta’s world, cooking not only satisfies hunger with...