La Misión de Santa Cruz (Discovering Mission Santa Cruz)

Esta nueva colección de libros surge con el propósito de ayudar a los primeros lectores a comprender, amar y cuidar el mundo en que vivimos y que compartimos con nuestros semejantes. Se trata de obras profusamente ilustradas, con bellas y expresivas imágenes a todo color y textos directos, claros y concisos que ponen al alcance de todos los niños y niñas los conocimientos más básicos de la forma más divertida. El tercer volumen, El cielo, pone al alcance de los más jóvenes los secretos del universo, que desde siempre el hombre ha intentado descubrir, a simple vista o con aparatos...

A little girl, found at sea, is taken to a strange country where no one knows her name, her language, or her people.

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.

Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass relied on his own determination and ingenuity to carve a path to freedom. Once free, he dedicated his life to improving the lives of others and fighting for justice and equality. This inspirational Spanish biography uses primary sources to engage students in learning about the fascinating life of Frederick Douglass. Students will build their literacy skills as they are immersed in social studies content. Text features include a glossary and an index to increase comprehension and academic vocabulary.