Los ciclos de la Tierra (Earth’s Cycles)

You've only got one day to spend at the carnival-how do you make the most of your time? Students will learn how to measure time while reading about a fun-filled day at a carnival! This fiction Spanish book uses real-world examples to teach math concepts, and incorporates nonfiction reading to increase vocabulary and comprehension skills. The challenging practice problems, graphs, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice their developing math skills, and apply what they've learned to their daily lives. Essential text features like a glossary, index, and table of...

Every day, living things grow and change. How do they do it? Find out by exploring the life cycles of various animals. This nonfiction Spanish book teaches students important scientific concepts and terminology. The diagrams, sidebars, text features, and colorful images will keep students connected to the text. Aligned to state and national standards, the fun lab activity provides a real-world learning experience that supports STEM instruction. Keep students reading with this fascinating Spanish book!

Este libro educacional cuenta la historia de una chica en busca de la respuesta a una gran pregunta: ï¿1/2Por quï¿1/2 el agua vale la pena? Enfrascada en su libro, llevarï¿1/2 a los jï¿1/2venes lectores a travï¿1/2s del mundo del agua limpia, su gestiï¿1/2n y la importancia de todos los que trabajan juntos para mantenerla. Escrito para un pï¿1/2blico entre 4 y 8 aï¿1/2os, busca atraer tambiï¿1/2n a lectores de todas las edades. Este libro emplea divertidas ilustraciones y un texto en rima para dar una explicaciï¿1/2n simple de un complejo proceso, a la vez que anima a...

In 1876, France decided to give the United States a very big and very special present--the Statue of Liberty. The gift was to commemorate the 100th birthday of the United States, and just packing it was no small feat--350 pieces in 214 crates shipped across the ocean. The story of how the 111-foot-tall lady took her place in the New York Harbor will fascinate young readers.

Benjamín Prado ha publicado las novelas Raro (1995), Nunca le des la mano a un pistolero zurdo (1996), Dónde crees que vas y quién te crees que eres (1997), Alguien se acerca (1998), No sólo el fuego (1999), La nieve está vacía (2000), Mala Gente que camina (2006) y Operación Gladio (2011), y el libro de relatos Jamás saldré vivo de este mundo (2004). Sus primeros cinco libros de poesía están reunido en el volumen Ecuador (2002, 2005, 2009). Depués ha publicado Iceberg (2002), que en esta segunda edición incluye dos nuevos poemas, y Marea humana (2007). También es autor de los...

Readers may never expect that they might free fall to Earth, but if they have ever dived into a pool, that's exactly what they've done. This book shows readers how Newton's three laws of motion affect divers, skydivers, and mountain climbers' movements. Readers discover who uses gravity, and who works against it, and all other forces that contribute to a successful dive or climb. After reading this book, readers can decide if they will ever be interested in engaging in one of these extreme sports.