Clima (Climate)

Planet Earth gives us the things we need to survive. When it changes, it affects us all. But humans also affect Earth. It’s important that we take care of our planet so that it can continue to take care of us. This Spanish nonfiction book explores the subjects of human ecology and climate change in depth, and introduces students to important scientific concepts and vocabulary like desertification, deforestation, carbon dioxide, erosion, drought, fossil fuels, the greenhouse effect, and more. The colorful images, diagrams, sidebars, and text features will keep students connected to the text....

Introduce students to the scientific method with this Spanish science reader that features easy-to-read text. This book teaches important scientific topics and vocabulary terms including hypothesis, data, experiment, conclusion, method, research, and more. Nonfiction text features include a glossary, index, and detailed images to facilitate close reading and help students connect back to the text. Aligned to state and national standards, the book also includes a fun and engaging science experiment to develop critical thinking and help students practice what they have learned.

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!

De todos los libros escritos por Lygia Bojunga, quizá el que ahora tienes en tus manos sea el más personal. La autora nos cuenta en primera persona cuál ha sido y es su relación con el libro, "compañero, refugio y comida".

Pets! We love them, and we take good care of them. Learn all about what Fish need to be happy and healthy pets. ¡Las mascotas! Las amamos y las cuidamos mucho. Aprende todo sobre qué necesitan los Peces para estar felices y ser mascotas saludables.

En 1965 —año de redacción de Las calles— España era un país que comenzaba a salir de una oscura y larga posguerra para entrar en una primera etapa de confort auspiciada por el turismo y las divisas. Como ocurre en la actualidad, ese bienestar que comenzaba a penetrar en nuestro país, sobre todo en las grandes ciudades, no llegaba a todos por igual. El protagonista y narrador de esta obra es uno de esos hombres a los que la seguridad económica todavía no ha alcanzado. No es que no tenga un trabajo, es que no tiene un buen sueldo. Su empleo le permite sólo, y a duras penas,...