Exploremos las rocas metamórficas (Exploring Metamorphic Rocks)

When winter hits, many people in colder climates spend most of their time indoors. But what do wild animals do? Some animals spend winters hibernating. Beginning readers will learn what hibernation is, why some animals hibernate and others don't, and how hibernating animals prepare for their long sleep. Full-color photographs grab readers' attention and allow them to draw connections to the narrative. Readers will love learning about this mysterious, restful time in some animals' lives.

The rock cycle has been taking place for millions of years. However, geologists have only known about this phenomenon for about 300 years. Young terrestrial explorers are introduced to different types of rocks, where in the cycle these rocks fit, and where in Earth's layers each step takes place. Fact boxes provide readers with fun additional information. A diagram helps readers make sense of the new information they're learning.

Although Earth is mostly made up of igneous and metamorphic rock, sedimentary rock covers about 75 percent of Earth's land surface. This means it's the most visible kind of rock on Earth. Sedimentary rocks form when sediment accumulates and compacts. Your readers will learn how sedimentary rocks form, the different types of sedimentary rocks, and how people use sedimentary rocks. Fun fact boxes provide readers with additional information. A helpful diagram illustrates how sedimentary rocks form.

Desciende a simas desconocidas y al fondo de los océanos, escala hasta las cimas de las montañas o adéntrate en las selvas tropicales, atraviesa desiertos abrasadores, continentes helados, acude al nacimiento de la aventura humana, da la vuelta al mundo en avión solar... ¡Aquí están algunas de las misiones llevadas a cabo por apasionados exploradores y descubridores! Después de casi 100 años, y hoy más que nunca, la Sociedad de los Exploradores Franceses recopila las hazañas de estos hombres y mujeres que sobrepasaron los límites para conocer mejor el mundo y sus diversos pueblos...

«¡¿Tres años en Nueva York?!» Cuando mis padres nos anunciaron a mi hermana y a mí que nos íbamos a mudar a Nueva York... ¡no me lo podía creer! ¿Qué pasaría con mis amigos? ¿Y mi equipo de fútbol? ¿Y Alejandra? No. Yo no me quería ir. Sin embargo, casi sin darme cuenta, ya estaba en mi nuevo high school, con un nuevo grupo de amigos, hablando un inglés casi perfecto... y metido en más de un lío.

"No matter what the weather's like outside, crafts are an easy and fun way to spend an afternoon. Whether painting with friends or making flowers out of paper, crafts can turn the day into an awesome adventure. Using simple craft supplies like paper and drawing tools, even the youngest of children can find engaging ways to play. With the help of accessible text paired with colorful photographs, early readers will experience the creative world of arts and crafts."

GRADES PK–2: This 16-page Spanish title (8'' x 8'') introduces early readers to the leopard—what they eat, why they climb trees, and how far they can jump! FEATURES: Simple Spanish text and vivid photos present fascinating facts about an amazing African animal. Comprehension questions are included to advance learning. EARLY BILINGUAL LITERACY: Help young learners strengthen their bilingual skills—add the English version of this title into your collection, too. BUILD A LIBRARY: Collect every title from the collection to stock your home or classroom library. Reading together is a great...