Los Artículos de la Confederación (Articles of Confederation)

When we look up at the night sky you can see millions of stars, but what do you think we could see in space if we left Earth? If we could hop into a special ship and blast off, traveling billions of miles away from Earth, we’d see the Milky Way galaxy. In this book, readers take an incredible journey through that galaxy, exploring the universe and learning how it was formed and what will one day happen to these enormous groups of stars. From mysterious dark matter to the black holes at the center of galaxies, readers will also dive into the mysteries of the universe scientists have spent...

The idea of the Roaring '20s conjures up images of speakeasies, women with short, saucy hairdos, and hot jazz. Readers will learn about the historical events that define this decade, including the devastating war that preceded it. An explanation about project-based learning will help readers understand how it can help them research their topic in unique and interesting ways. Constructive suggestions offer ideas for projects, while encouraging readers to take their studies in new and interesting directions.

This nonfiction Spanish book teaches students about the earth’s cycles, and introduces them to important scientific concepts and vocabulary terms like combustion, hydrosphere, biosphere, and fossil fuels. The intriguing images, detailed diagrams, and stimulating sidebars will keep students connected to the text. The fun lab activity provides a real-world learning experience that supports STEM instruction. Aligned to state and national standards, the leveled text supports differentiation. Keep students reading with this fascinating Spanish book.

SHAAAARRRKK! That's probably the last word anyone wants to hear while swimming in the warm blue sea. But most sharks aren't at all what people expect. In fact, those who think all sharks are giant, man-eating killers are in for a surprise. The compelling narrative, colorful illustrations, and captivating facts in SURPRISING SHARKS reveal that sharks come in all shapes and sizes - and probably should be more afraid of humans than we are of them. Back matter includes a note about sharks and an index.

San José El más santo de los santos De P. Ángel Peña O.A.R. Este es un libro sobre san José, el padre adoptivo de Jesús y esposo de María. El autor lo ha escrito con el propósito de dar a conocer su gran figura para que haya muchos que lo puedan amar más al conocerlo mejor. Su grandeza está por encima de la de todos los santos y ángeles. Después de María, es el santo más santo, el que más cerca ha estado de la divinidad. Él ha tocado con sus propias manos al Dios hecho carne y le ha podido decir de verdad: “Tú eres mi hijo”. Que san José te bendiga y, con su...

Los refranes son sentencias cortas que nos acompañan a lo largo de nuestra vida. Los oímos continuamente en una conversación casual, una exposición formal, un consejo fraterno o un reproche hostil. Breves pero significativos, muchas veces resuelven situaciones confusas o absurdas. Por eso, son considerados como proverbios indiscutibles que, a pesar de desconocer su origen, se repiten una y otra vez, sin cuestionar su contenido o su forma. La sabiduría popular y los refranes siempre han ido de la mano. Myriam Rodríguez y Javier Correa, autores del libro, utilizan los refranes como excusa ...