Los pastizales africanos (African Grasslands) 6-Pack

Hurricanes plague the tropics from June through November. Some years bring just a handful of storms. Other years, meteorologists run out of names because there are so many. In this Spanish title, readers learn how and where these storms form and the dangers they pose to the land and people who live in Gulf and Atlantic coast regions. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

Many desert animals around the world are in danger of becoming extinct. In this enlightening, Spanish-translated nonfiction title, readers will learn a few of the causes of extinction in the desert and what problems extinction causes for animals, wildlife, and humans alike. Through vibrant photos of beautiful animals and stunning facts in conjunction with informational text and useful charts and diagrams, readers will learn and understand concepts such as habit loss and learn ways that animal activists help to protect animals and their environments, as well as helpful tips to get involved in...

The sun gives us warmth and light. It makes the seasons change. Our sun is very important! Learn about the sun with this engaging Spanish science reader. With easy-to-read text, this book teaches students important scientific concepts and vocabulary. Aligned to state and national standards, the book contains nonfiction text features like an index, a glossary, captions, bold font, and detailed images to keep students connected to the text. A hands-on science experiment helps students apply what they have learned and develops critical thinking skills.

La historia narra el viaje de un hobbit llamado Bilbo Bolsón (tío de Frodo, uno de los protagonistas principales de El Señor de los Anillos), al que no le gustan las aventuras, a la Montaña Solitaria en busca del tesoro robado por el dragón Smaug años atrás. Todo empieza un inesperado día en el que Bilbo recibe la visita de Gandalf el Gris junto con 13 enanos, entre los que se cuenta a Thorin, Escudo-de-Roble, a cuya familia le fue robado el tesoro. Algunos de los hechos narrados en El Hobbit influirán en los acontecimientos posteriores de El Señor de los Anillos.La inclusión de...

Los copos de nieve son una de las maravillas más fascinantes de la naturaleza. Aprenda cómo se forman los copos de nieve con este divertido libro STEAM perfecto para estudiantes de primer grado y lectores principiantes. Creado en colaboración con la Institución Smithsonian, este libro de STEAM despertará la curiosidad sobre los temas de STEAM a través de ejemplos del mundo real. Presenta un desafío STEAM práctico que es perfecto para espacios de creación y que guía a los estudiantes paso a paso a través del proceso de diseño de ingeniería. Establezca conexiones profesionales en...

Christopher Columbus most likely wasn’t the person to discover the Americas. He wasn’t even the first European to do so! Despite that, his three trips to the Western Hemisphere led to many more European explorers heading in that direction. In this volume, readers familiar with Columbus’s travels on the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria can learn who Columbus was beyond his travels. Supported by full-color and historic images, interesting main content turns what readers think they know about the life of Columbus on its head while expounding on an important period in the history of the world.

Think about your favorite computer program or smartphone app. Do you know how it was made? In this book, readers will learn about the work that goes into creating the software we use every day. Exciting fact boxes and sidebars add depth to the text with additional information about the software design process. Readers will gain an understanding of the various steps of the software development life cycle. They'll also be introduced to famous software architects and STEM concepts from the Next Generation Science Standards throughout the text.