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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...

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...

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,...

Presents the life story of the Mexican-American labor leader who helped achieve justice for migrant farm workers by creating a union to protect their rights.

Hoy en día, prácticamente todo el conocimiento humano se encuentra al alcance de nuestra mano: basta hacer tres clics en Internet. Pero, ¿cómo llegamos a adquirir dicho conocimiento? Hicieron falta cientos y en ocasiones miles de años para comprender lo que en la actualidad nos parece evidente. El conocimiento es una aventura, una odisea extraordinaria cuyos pormenores se narran en esta colección. ¿A qué se parece el Universo? A lo largo del tiempo, esta pregunta ha dado lugar a las más diversas y contradictorias respuestas. El Universo fue redondo, luego plano, cortado en dos, luego ...

*Indie Next List Pick* *Junior Library Guild Selection* “An appealing tribute and successful remedy to the lack of titles about the groundbreaking librarian…a must-have for all libraries.” –School Library Journal (starred review) The Spanish language edition of Planting Stories—an inspiring picture book biography of storyteller, puppeteer, and New York City’s first Puerto Rican librarian, who championed bilingual literature. When she came to America in 1921, Pura Belpré carried the cuentos folklóricos of her Puerto Rican homeland. Finding a new home at the New York Public...

Una obra sobre todas las orientaciones sexuales para todas las personas, sin importar su género o sexualidad. • James Dawson ha recibido el premio Queen of Teen 2014. • Este libro es gay es una obra divertida y honesta que llena un hueco en la no ficción homosexual. A veces, a los chicos les gustan otros chicos. A veces, a las chicas les gustan otras chicas. A veces, a las chicas les gustan los chicos y las chicas. A veces, a los chicos les gustan las chicas y los chicos. A veces, a las personas no les gustan ni chicos ni chicas. A veces, un chico querría ser una chica. A veces, una...