Viaje al Sol (A Trip to the Sun)

The sun is responsible for all life on Earth, but what exactly is it? Our star is an amazing force that can be as dangerous as it is important. From solar flares to the threat of blowing up altogether, the sun is one of the most interesting things in our solar system. Readers take a trip to the sun to see how it works and exactly what it is made of. They’ll learn about the life cycle of a star and see just how long we have until we have to find a new planet to call home. Don’t worry, they’ll be happy to learn that (hopefully) we have millions of years left!

Simple text and pictures introduce facts about snowplows and tells what they are used for and why they are important.

Introduce students to capital resources and how they work as part of our economy. This Spanish-translated text will teach young readers about the economy, while building their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge. Simple informational text features help students navigate the text, while primary source documents and images keep students engaged.

Desde hace dieciséis años, Marnie convoca a sus 12 mejores amigas el primer lunes de diciembre para reunirse y comer galletas. Las reglas son sencillas: cada una de ellas debe traer trece galletas, una botella de vino y sus historias. Este año han pasado cosas realmente importantes y se necesitan más que nunca: la hija mayor de Marnie está sufriendo un embarazo de alto riesgo, y esta noche podrían saber cuál es el futuro de este bebé; el padre de Jennie tiene un affaire con su mejor amiga, y el marido de Rosie le ha dicho que no quiere tener hijos... 12 mujeres, 12 recetas, 12...

A biography telling the life story of Clara Barton, who served as a Civil War nurse, and started the American Red Cross. Written in graphic-novel format.