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!

Roberto Clemente is remembered as a one of the greatest baseball players who ever lived, but more than that, he was also a man who believed in equality for all. Readers will learn about his incredible life in this inspiring, Spanish-translated nonfiction biographical title. Children will enthusiastically want to learn all they can about Roberto's amazing life as the first Puerto Rican in major league baseball through vibrant images, intriguing facts, a helpful timeline, and a glossary that will assist in vocabulary improvement.

The idea of the Roaring '20s conjures up images of speakeasies, women with short, saucy hairdos, and hot jazz. Readers will learn about the historical events that define this decade, including the devastating war that preceded it. An explanation about project-based learning will help readers understand how it can help them research their topic in unique and interesting ways. Constructive suggestions offer ideas for projects, while encouraging readers to take their studies in new and interesting directions.

Descubre todo lo que necesitas saber para manipular y programar bloques de comando. Encontrarás cientos de trucos y proyectos para dar forma a tus propios mapas personalizados y crear minijuegos: cómo mejorar tus armas con encantamientos, personalizar a los aldeanos, modifi car los atributos de distintas criaturas con valores de datos, crear un espectáculo pirotécnico o combinar bloques de comando para hacer programas. Un libro repleto de consejos de expertos, trucos prácticos y más de un centenar de pantallazos.

¿Por qué la literatura en la escuela? La literatura es un vehículo para iniciar la lectura en los niños y para desarrollar, a lo largo de toda la vida, una lectura cada vez más afinada y refinada, más selectiva y comprensiva, es decir, una verdadera experiencia. Los conceptos y las teorías seleccionadas que soportan este libro, son elementos que propician ambientes de aprendizaje para los estudiantes en el desarrollo de habilidades y adquisición del conocimiento en la lectura, así como la recreación literaria a través de textos y encaminar a los estudiantes al gusto por la...