Voluntarios Al Rescate

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...

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,...

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...

Have you ever wondered how the wind makes a kite fly? Learn about the wind with this fun STEAM book for kindergarten that makes it easy for parents and teachers to introduce STEAM and beginner science topics to their youngest learners. Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this Spanish book uses real-world examples to make STEAM topics easier to understand. It features an age-appropriate STEAM activity that is perfect for makerspaces and introduces English language learners to the steps of the engineering design process. It helps beginning readers learn to read and is ideal for...

A young boy travels to China to learn about the people and culture of one of the world's most powerful nations.

¡Enamórate de la Palabra junto a tu familia! Con 52 devocionales creativos y divertidos para cada semana del año, no te limites a leer la Biblia a tus hijos, ¡vívela y diviértete en el proceso! Enseña a tus hijos a amar la Biblia y a darse cuenta que leerla y estudiarla puede ser muy divertida y traer una gran recompensa.

Un libro escrito pensando en el profesor y en las tradicionales dificultades que el tema de la educación sexual encuentra en el medio escolar. La obra ofrece un instrumento metodológico para iniciar la programación de la educación sexual en la escuela y su adecuada integración en el currículum escolar. Apunta sugerencias concretas en la formulación de objetivos, selección de contenidos, diseño de actividades y evaluación. El programa abarca los diferentes ciclos escolares, desde la educación infantil a la secundaria. De interés para profesores, tutores, orientadores y psicólogos.