La fiebre del oro (The Gold Rush)

How many elephants? How many giraffes? Count the animals of the Serengeti! Early readers will learn cardinal numbers and counting by fives with this Spanish book for kids. With bright images and simple text, this full-color book develops students' math and reading skills. The Math Talk questions build fluency and comprehension of basic math concepts. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this nonfiction kids book is ideal for kindergarten and ages 4-6.

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...

Over the years, people have looked for ways to improve our imperfect sight. This has led us to the world of optics, which is the study of light and how it travels. What are some of these innovations that have changed how we see the world, and how do they work? Find the answers to these questions with this Smithsonian Informational Text! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step...

Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin was born in Goliad, Texas, in 1829, when Texas was part of Mexico. His family lived on a Mexican fort because his father was a soldier in the army. Ignacio wanted to be a just like his father! When he was seven, Texas became independent from Mexico, and the family had to move to Matamoros, Mexico. Later they moved to Monterrey. Ignacio tried to join the Mexican army in 1846 when the United States declared war, but he was too young. He was finally able to join the armed forces when he turned 24. An outstanding soldier, he was named the commander of the Mexican army and...

Explores snakes and describes how they move, hunt, eat and mate. Includes fact boxes with information about snake life.

Los libros de esta colección de hojas duras, han sido diseñados para aquellos niños que recién están empezando a descubrir el mundo que nos rodea y la multiplicidad de hechos o seres que contiene. Cada texto se mueve en torno a un tema simple y, mediante la presentación de diversos animales se expone un elemento de las especies de este reino, así como de nosotros mismos. Una serie diseñada para despertar la curiosidad de los más pequeños e incitarlos al aprendizaje. En este volumen de la colección se trata el tema de los diferentes sonidos, que producen las especies animales y la...

Una propuesta que plantea problemáticas experimentales a partir de situaciones de la vida diaria. Incluye, además, información teórica que ayudará a saber más acerca de los distintos fenómenos de la naturaleza. Los temas y el enfoque responden a los contenidos de las áreas de Ciencias Naturales y Tecnología