Remanso de Peregrinos

Over the years, people have looked for ways to improve our imperfect sight. This has led us to the world of optics, which is the study of light and how it travels. What are some of these innovations that have changed how we see the world, and how do they work? Find the answers to these questions with this Smithsonian Informational Text! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this 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...

Un Jacobo adulto intercala reflexiones sobre su vida adolescente, sintiendo que de alguna manera traicionó a Violeta años atrás. Le prometió volver y nunca lo hizo. Es más, la olvidó por completo cuanto tanto le debía. Cuando sus padres se divorciaron, sintió el fracaso como propio y no pudo superar su derrota, por lo que decidió que no merecía la pena vivir. Tras un intento autolítico y pasar unos meses ingresado en el hospital, su médico le recomendó vivir una temporada en un lugar tranquilo: Caxaelecha, un pueblo del norte de España. Un día, buscando el sitio idóneo en los...

The I Want to Be... series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what's involved in each occupation. Young readers learn to respect the importance of doing a job well and appreciate the contributions these workers make to our life and the world around us. These books are perfect for reading alone or in group story times. They are certain to spark questions and encourage dialogue and prompt children to learn more about these occupations. Quiero ser...

Readers find out what it's like for astronauts to eat, sleep, and work on a manned space flight in this adventurous, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Children will discover what it's like to be weightless in zero gravity, how Mission control helps keep astronauts safe, and what astronauts do during their free time through vivid photographs, interesting, informative text, and stimulating facts.