La carrera para colonizar el Nuevo Mundo (Racing to Colonize the New World)

What does the phrase "once in a blue moon" refer to? What is the difference between a waning gibbous moon and a waning crescent moon? What is the atmosphere on the Moon like? How does the Moon create tides? Students will learn the answers to these questions and more as they read all about the Moon! This nonfiction Spanish book introduces students to important scientific concepts and vocabulary as they are engaged in reading. The colorful images, diagrams, sidebars, and text features will keep students connected to the text. Aligned to state and national standards, the fun lab activity...

La novela traza una l&ínea que separa al hombre del genio. El azar te regala el talento; la t&écnica y el estudio lo sacan a la luz. Lo que uno tiene dentro es lo que te hace pintor. Hay artistas que atesoran, dentro de s&í, cuadros que nunca podr&án ense&ñar a nadie al no tener la habilidad de sacarlos de su mente. Pero... &¿y si la obra maestra ya existe y no coincide con la visi&ón del genio creador? &¿Y si adem&ás ya cuelga en una catedral del arte?, &¿qu&é hacer entonces? Se impone una soluci&ón dr&ástica: es preciso robar el cuadro. El genio, su hijo, un falsificador y un...

Which animals and plants can survive in a dry desert environment? Readers learn about the living things that make up desert food chains, including cacti, snakes, and scorpions. Colorful photographs of desert life make readers feel like they’re exploring new parts of this habitat with each turn of the page. Fact boxes provide additional information about the creatures that make up desert food chains, and a detailed food web shows how these food chains all come together. The desert is an extreme habitat, and readers will enjoy learning about the extreme plants and animals that live there.

This book teaches readers about how the moon reflects the sun's light, and why the moon seems to change shape throughout the month. The book is complete with labeled images when needed, simple text, and more facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.

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. Introduce students to California's early settlers including John Bidwell, Jim Beckwourth, Jedediah Smith, Sarah Royce, Charley Parkhurst, Kit Carson, the Donner party, and more. 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 ...