Las cadenas alimentarias en la poza de marea (Tide Pool Food Chains)

Go for the goal with this text, which examines fascinating female sports heroes who’ve proved to the world that gender is no barrier to athletic success. Readers will delight in learning about the lives of Mia Hamm, Wilma Rudolph, and the Williams sisters, as well as other important women who’ve broken barriers in sports. Readers will be inspired to pursue a career in athletics after learning about how others have achieved success in spite of great obstacles. The biographical nature of the text supports social studies curricula, and fact boxes and a comprehensive timeline provide...

Severn Cullis-Suzuki was only twelve years old when he addressed the entire world: What are we doing to Earth, our home? How far can human greed go? Little Severn embarrassed the world leaders and asked them to be consistent, that their actions would reflect their words. An emotional speech, full of truths as simple as they are revealing, and even more relevant today than when it was delivered. This is a bilingual edition.

Take a trip to the Everglades as you practice addition! About one million people visit Everglades National Park every year to see the unique animals, reptiles, birds, and fish that call this unique place home. Students will practice addition within 100 while engaged in reading about the Everglades. This nonfiction math book combines math and literacy skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, intriguing sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning math concepts relevant and fun. Text features include a table of...

While the Great Depression was indisputably a difficult period in American history, it did lead to certain developments that we still benefit from today. One for the most significant examples of this is Social Security, which helps a whole generation of retired Americans. The book offers a concise description of the Great Depression, including analysis of its causes and its effects. Chapters focus on different aspects of the period, including culture, the arts, and science and technology. The dynamic design displays images of posters and experiences from the Depression era. This informative,...

Welcome to Mexico! From the various animals to the warm desert, readers are invited to explore all aspects of this beautiful country in this delightful, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Using informational text in conjunction with vibrant photos, maps, and charts, readers will be engaged from beginning to end!