La compra de Luisiana (The Louisiana Purchase)

People have been mystified by the Milky Way since ancient times. The Milky Way contains over 200 billion stars, but it is also made up of gases, dust, stars, planets, and solar systems. With detailed images and fascinating sidebars, this nonfiction Spanish book explores the Milky Way in depth, and introduces students to new concepts, vocabulary terms, and STEM topics. Aligned to state and national standards, the leveled text supports students reading at above-, below-, and on-grade level. The fun lab activity encourages students to think like scientists. Keep students engaged in learning with ...

When people go to sleep, bats are just waking up. While young readers may recognize the image of bats in the night skies, where they live may be less familiar. This title takes readers inside bat roosts to uncover the fascinating facts about this creature. Readers will learn the basics of bat roosts—in caves and beyond—and how they help bats survive in the wild. The text also looks at bat’s appearance, behavior, and the crucial role they play in nature’s ecosystems—topics covered in most elementary science curricula. Diagrams, fact boxes, colorful images encourage learning.

Suzy Lee vuelve a ofrecernos la posibilidad de ver la vida a través de los ojos de una niña. Si en La Ola y Espejo era la curiosidad la que daba paso a una pequeña aventura, en El pájaro negro sucede precisamente lo contrario: la protagonista se enfrenta al conflicto y a la soledad, y encuentra en el ensueño la evasión perfecta que le permite reencontrarse consigo misma. Un pájaro negro, enorme e inesperado, se convertirá en su compañero de viaje y en el confidente que tanto necesita para sentirse segura de nuevo. El trazo fresco y vigoroso al que nos tiene acostumbrados la autora...

After several military accomplishments, Mirabeau B. Lamar entered the world of Texas politics. Elected president in 1838, Lamar faced a host of problems with mixed success. His advocacy for education laid the framework for public education in Texas.