La prisión de honor

"With vivid photographs and simple text, books in this series introduce children to the concepts of currency, exchange, and global diversity. In this book, children learn how people spend money on goods and services around the world."

Have you ever looked up at the night sky and been fascinated by the scattered twinkling lights? You are not alone! People have been captivated by the stars for thousands of years. Learn all about stars with this Spanish science reader that brings the power of science and informational text to students at a level they can understand. This nonfiction book introduces students to STEM topics and new concepts and vocabulary terms like black hole, nebulae, luminosity, supergiant, and supernova. With detailed images and fascinating sidebars, the leveled text supports students reading at above-,...

"Dino" Don Lessem brings readers face-to-face with various dinosaur species, detailing their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. An acclaimed dinosaur expert, Don Lessem has written more than 30 children's books, writes a popular dinosaur column in Highlights magazine, and was an adviser for Jurassic Park. Take a trip through dinosaur time to meet these feathered dinosaurs face to face: The Caudipteryx had feathered arms and a tail that looked like a pom-pom! The Sinovenator may have used colorful feathers to attract a mate! The Microraptor may have used its feathers to glide...

When winter hits, many people in colder climates spend most of their time indoors. But what do wild animals do? Some animals spend winters hibernating. Beginning readers will learn what hibernation is, why some animals hibernate and others don't, and how hibernating animals prepare for their long sleep. Full-color photographs grab readers' attention and allow them to draw connections to the narrative. Readers will love learning about this mysterious, restful time in some animals' lives.