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!

Presents a collection of poetry and lullabies by a number of Colombian authors and poets including Jose Silva and Eduardo Castillo.

Laurence cuenta su vida al lado de su madre (alcohólica y con intentos suicidas) y su medio hermano Jay. Han huido durante nueve meses de los Servicios Sociales ingleses, que consideran que tanto su hermano como él estarían mejor bajo la tutela del Estado. Les presento a Laurence, tiene quince años y mide más de 1.80. Muy pronto, deberá usar la ropa de su mamá y hacerse pasar por su difunto padre en la radio. Laurence Roach sólo quiere tener una vida normal, pero eso no es nada fácil pues su madre es una alcohólica depresiva que todas las noches bebe más de la cuenta. Para mantener ...

The inspiring and timely story of Sonia Sotomayor, who rose up from a childhood of poverty and prejudice to become the first Latino to be nominated to the US Supreme Court. Before Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor took her seat in our nation's highest court, she was just a little girl in the South Bronx. Justice Sotomayor didn't have a lot growing up, but she had what she needed -- her mother's love, a will to learn, and her own determination. With bravery she became the person she wanted to be. With hard work she succeeded. With little sunlight and only a modest plot from which to grow,...

Describes the physical characteristics of honeybees, where they are found, their behavior and social interactions, and a brief history of beekeeping.