Voluntarios al rescate ebook

Our toilets toil away for us every day. Yet, they get little thanks for their hard work! When you think of toilets, you probably picture one in your home. But, toilets can be very different around the world. At first glance, a toilet is a simple device, but they are critical for proper sanitation. There are many people worldwide who do not have access to a toilet. Let's dive into an exploration of the history, importance, and inner workings of toilets! This Spanish book combines math and literacy skills and uses everyday examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The...

Rain, sunshine, warm fronts, and cold fronts. Have you ever listened to a weather report? Knowing the weather can help us plan ahead. But reporters aren’t the only ones who can track weather. You can, too! This nonfiction Spanish book explores the subject of meteorology in depth, and introduces students to important scientific concepts and vocabulary like anemometer, barometer, air pressure, warm front, cold front, rain gauge, probability, Celsius, Fahrenheit, and more. The colorful images, diagrams, sidebars, and text features will keep students connected to the text. Aligned to state and...

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about California’s gold rush by examining maps, letters, images, and art from that time. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with information and primary...

Un libro para jóvenes curiosos dispuestos a desvelar los 22 misterios de la historia sin resolver. ¿Sabes cuántos aviones han desaparecido al sobrevolar el Triángulo de las Bermudas? ¿Existe de verdad el monstruo del lago Ness?, ¿son reales sus fotografías? ¿Sabías que, en tiempos de la Antigua Roma, desapareció una legión entera y nadie supo nunca qué fue de los soldados? ¿Sabías que años después, en China, se encontraron escritos que podrían demostrar que reaparecieron allí, en la otra punta del mundo? ¿Crees que Nicolas Flamel llegó a crear la piedra filosofal? Aquí...

Crawl around with Beetles! This title covers everything from what beetles look like to what they like to eat. Complete with a More Facts section, bolded glossary terms, and diagrams pointing out specific body parts. Young readers will gather basic information about beetles through easy-to-read, simple text alongside stunning full-bleed photographs. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

Lo confieso: yo, Fabio MNZ, soy un loco de los enigmas sin resolver. Me encantan los misterios grandes, los misterios chicos... e incluso los que al final no son tan misteriosos. Así que a veces, si no hay algo raro, ¡me lo invento! Seguro que hay cosas que nunca te has planteado... ¿Existen los fantasmas? ¿Por qué los extraterrestres tienen la cara ovalada? ¿Quién se esconde detrás del Fabio que ves en tu pantalla? Pues yo sí me lo planteo a diario. Porque te voy a contar un secreto: todos los días me pasan cosas que no tienen explicación. MUY FUERTE, ¿verdad?

José Martí was barely 16 years old when he began to fight for the independence of his homeland through his writing. At 17 he was declared an enemy of Spain and sentenced to six years of prison and hard labor. But that did not stop him. Martí dedicated his life to defending Cuba's right to independence. Today he is remembered and honored as a man of integrity--brilliant and courageous--and as a lover of freedom and peace.