Conozco el tiempo (I Know the Weather)

Simple text introduces how different objects move, in different patterns and in different speeds, when pushed or pulled.

Examines the apparent connection between birds and dinosaurs by comparing fossils, dinosaur bones, and modern birds.

When Nina, Maricela, and Alejandro decide to help some homeless people living near their school in Los Angeles, the issue of homelessness becomes personal when they discover that it is affecting a friend. With help from their 5th grade teacher, they decide to take action and help those in need. This 32-page realistic fiction book features full-color illustrations, diverse characters, and a short chapter format. Capture the interest of reluctant and struggling readers with hi-lo text.

"Simple text and color photographs describe the units and tools used to measure time--in both English and Spanish"--