Mis pinzas son negras y enormes

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...

Like all living things, plants need to reproduce to survive. Wind, water, animals, and people all play a role in this process. This nonfiction Spanish book teaches students about plant reproduction, and introduces them to important scientific concepts and vocabulary terms like angiosperm, gymnosperm, gametophyte, and pollination. The intriguing images, detailed diagrams, and stimulating sidebars will keep students connected to the text. The fun lab activity provides a real-world learning experience that supports STEM instruction. Aligned to state and national standards, the leveled text...

Nature is not always kind. Natural disasters like earthquakes and storms can wipe out cities. Entire cultures and their histories are at risk of being lost. When disaster strikes, some people work to save cultural items. They preserve culture for the future! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step of the engineering design process and is perfect for...

“Me llamo Allen Brewster. Tengo nueve años. Vivo en el numero 4152 de vía Solino. En la calle, hay un coche pardo con dos hombres dentro. Vigilan la casa.”Así comienza su confesión este joven investigador. No le gustaba el hígado y buscó la manera de alimentarse como las plantas, a base de agua y sol. Es decir: ¡la fotosíntesis humana! Pero su descubrimiento fue considerado: ALTO SECRETO.Con un fino e irónico humor, el autor, construye una excelente historia, cargada de acidez y parodia sobre la excesiva tutela adulta. La fantasía, la curiosidad y la espontaneidad del...