Honremos a nuestros héroes: Día de los Veteranos (Remembering Our Heroes: Veterans Day)

Introduce young students to George Washington, founding father and first president of the United States. This Spanish-translated nonfiction biography teaches readers about the life and accomplishments of George Washington, and helps them understand why we celebrate his life. Readers will be engaged and build their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge.

Rights are things that make life fair for everyone. But sometimes people are treated unfairly. When this happens, we have to stand up for what is right. We have to become civil rights champions! This Spanish nonfiction book will teach students about civil rights, and introduces them to new vocabulary terms and concepts. Important text features include a glossary, index, and table of contents to engage students in reading as they develop their comprehension, vocabulary, and literacy skills. The Reader's Guide and culminating activity require students to connect back to the text as they develop ...

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. Students will learn what life was like for people living in the Southern Colonies. 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 information and primary source maps, images, and...

En Afganistán, desde la llegada de los talibanes, las niñas tenían prohibido ir a la escuela, y las mujeres tenían prohibido salir de su casa sin ir acompañadas por un hombre de su familia. Esta es la historia real de una niña llamada Nasreen. Su abuela decide llevarla a una escuela secreta. Gracias a ella, Nasreen descubrirá nuevos horizontes y compartirá sus experiencias con otras niñas.

La lluvia amarilla es el monólogo del último habitante de un pueblo abandonado del Pirineo aragonés. Entre «la lluvia amarilla» de las hojas del otoño que se equipara al fluir del tiempo y la memoria, o en la blancura alucinante de la nieve, la voz del narrador, a las puertas de la muerte, nos evoca a otros habitantes desaparecidos del pueblo, que lo abandonaron o murieron, y nos enfrenta a los extravíos de su mente y a las discontinuidades de su percepción en el villorio fantasma del que se ha enseñoreado la soledad. En el pueblo de Ainielle ya sólo quedan Andrés y Sabina. Poco a...

Meaning "River of the Colorful Birds," Uruguay is a small country in South America that is covered by crisscrossing rivers and lush hills. Home to approximately 3.5 million people, the country is often regarded as the most stable and prosperous country in Central and South America. Uruguay produces 95 percent of its electricity from renewable energy and is known as one of the most socially progressive nations in the world. Allow your readers to learn more about Uruguay's unique culture through this informative book, which features engaging sidebars and vibrant photographs.

Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into essential computer science concepts using age-appropriate language and colorful images. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.