Exploremos las rocas sedimentarias (Exploring Sedimentary 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.

When rocks change because of environmental conditions, the new rocks are called metamorphic rocks. A rock's chemical or physical makeup may change because of conditions such as temperature, stress, or pressure. Your readers will learn fascinating facts including where metamorphic rocks are most commonly found, the different types of metamorphism, and how metamorphic rocks are identified. Full-color photographs depict these rocks in nature. A helpful graphic organizer shows how these fascinating rocks form.

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.

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. This primary source book focuses on the history of California’s Native American tribes: the Tongva, Yokuts, Yana, and Yahi. 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...

La forma epistolar de este relato novelado se la inspiraron al autor unas cartas apócrifas de Nicodemo que se divulgaron en la edad media. El autor demuestra un profundo conocimiento de las Sagradas Escrituras así como de las costumbres y ambiente de Israel en los tiempos de Cristo; describe con viveza y colorido el paisaje; sabe revelar con penetración psicológica la honda humanidad de sus personajes y evocar, a través de testigos indirectos, la vida de Jesús hasta su muerte y resurrección.

No todos los pedófilos son abusadores de chicos y no todos los abusadores de chicos son pedófilos. Miles de niños, si no millones, pueden haber sido abusados sexualmente, pero solo unos pocos compartirán su historia para ayudar a otros niños a no caer en una trampa similar. Kano comparte sin temor su verdadera historia de violencia sexual inhumana que sufrió durante más de una década. Debería haber estado paralizado o muerto, pero se volvió poderoso aunque heridos. Él sufrió para salvar a otros.Este libro es un recurso valioso para padres con niños y para niños. Es una lectura...

It is the third Monday in January and school is closed. But do you know why? It's Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Turn the pages of this book to find out what dream Dr. King shared with the world, who Mohandas Gandhi was, how one brave woman helped Martin Luther King Jr. change history. Each book in the Holiday Histories series describes one of America's holidays or special days. Explore the history of each day and learn the real reason why it is important. Discover what special meaning each day might have for you.