Voluntarios Al Rescate

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...

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...

Take a trip to the British Museum as you explore its fascinating objects and geometric shapes! This famous London museum was built for exploration - and for learning geometry. Learn about its history and artifacts as you build your geometry skills. This Spanish math book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach math concepts. Text features include images, a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to build students' vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems,...

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...

Cuentos que relatan diferentes realidades de jóvenes de la misma edad en distintas zonas del planeta; y cuentos que retratan diferentes realidades de jóvenes en una zona tan común para todos ellos como puede ser el metro de Barcelona. Cuentos que harán reflexionar sobre la convivencia y sobre la necesidad de conseguir un mundo más justo.

El maestro Yanguas (1682-1753) fue coetáneo de Johann Sebastian Bach (16851750) y Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757); Aragüés (1712 ca.?-1793) lo fue de Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714-1787) y Tommaso Traetta (1727-1779) y Bernardo del Manzano, que muere en 1805, de Carl Stamitz (1745-1801) y Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805). En España trabajan en este periodo Scarlatti, Farinelli, Corselli, Brunetti o Boccherini, pero también Francisco Valls, Pedro Rabassa, José de Nebra, Antonio Rodríguez de Hita, Francisco Javier García Fajer, Francisco Manalt, Joseph Teixidor o Melchor López. Sólo este...

What is matter? Anything that takes up space is matter. Matter can be a water, liquid, or gas. These are the states of matter. Learn about matter with this Spanish science reader that features easy-to-read text. 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.

Surveys the life of Sojourner Truth, who escaped from slavery and became famous as an advocate of equal rights for women and blacks.