Construir un auto de carreras: Comprobar tu trabajo (Building a Race Car: Checking Your Work)

En este libro un autor y veinte ilustradores muestran con asombro que los objetos, en apariencia ya conocidos, no lo son tanto. Que ellos mismos tienen una vida propia, un pasado histórico y un simbolismo cultural. Cada objeto tiene una historia transcurrida y un porvenir continuo. Pero es raro que en cierto momento nos detengamos y preguntemos por tales orígenes y desarrollo de alguno de ellos. O alguien, mientras come, se ha cuestionado sobre quien inventaría el tenedor. Son preguntas que no surgen porque los objetos son ya tan comunes y han estado demasiado tiempo junto a nosotros, que...

Some people are afraid of mice, but these tiny critters are full of interesting facts. Through both English and standard Latin-American Spanish, learn how little mice are taken care of and how some of these itty bitty animals are even kept as pets or used to run tests. From tiny pink pups to wild mice invading your home, these animals will help readers learn definitions and early concepts with the use of full-color pictures and a great picture glossary. Strong picture-text correlation aids in comprehension Reading level supports beginning readers Picture glossary helps develop vocabulary...

HIGH-INTEREST, LOW-LEVEL: Reluctant readers will be engaged from beginning to end as they explore the responsibilities and skills of the pitcher in this 32-page nonfiction book. Side-by-side English and Spanish text and vivid, exciting photos show readers what it takes to fill this key position in baseball and softball. SPORTS BOOK FOR KIDS: Pitchers are team leaders. They train hard and must be smart with their throws. Just one pitch could win or lose the game! This book explores the pitcher position in baseball and softball and what makes a good pitcher great. INCLUDES: Readers will be...

Learn how scientists channel energy from the sun to power awesome innovations! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Perfect for English language learners, this Spanish book builds 1st grade students’ early literacy skills.