La selva amazónica (Amazon Rainforest)

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Jane Goodall had a passion to learn about animals. Readers will learn all about her adventurous life among chimpanzees and other primates in this inspiring, Spanish-translated nonfiction biographical title. Children will be fascinated by the vibrant images, stimulating facts, and accessible glossary that will assist in vocabulary improvement.

Hurricanes plague the tropics from June through November. Some years bring just a handful of storms. Other years, meteorologists run out of names because there are so many. In this Spanish title, readers learn how and where these storms form and the dangers they pose to the land and people who live in Gulf and Atlantic coast regions.

What does the sun do for us other than give us light during the day? It gives us warmth, energy, and so much more! Learn all about the sun in this Spanish-translated book.

This title covers the major drivers of the Latin American region’s economy, including exports of agricultural products, petroleum and minerals, and manufactured goods, along with the service and tourism industries. Despite recent improvements, the Latin American economy remains dependent on commodity exports to the West, presenting a challenge to the region’s long-term future. When used in the classroom, this resource provides readers with the tools they need to analyze concepts in economics and how they affect the countries of Latin America.

En la actual provincia argentina de Mendoza, en América del Sur, hace miles de años había mujeres y hombres luchando por sobrevivir. El rigor de la Era del Hielo, el peligro constante representado por fieras gigantescas y catástrofes naturales devastadoras, sumergieron a esos seres humanos en el terror, la superstición y la mayor brutalidad hacia los más débiles. Esta es la historia de Ulka, una joven que aprenderá a vivir y luchar por ideales que algún día serán los de toda la Humanidad: la libertad y el respeto por la vida en todas sus manifestaciones. En sus aventuras por esas...

Readers may never expect that they might free fall to Earth, but if they have ever dived into a pool, that's exactly what they've done. This Spanish-translated book shows readers how Newton's three laws of motion affect divers, skydivers, and mountain climbers' movements. Readers discover who uses gravity, who works against it, and all other forces that contribute to a successful dive or climb. After reading this Spanish-translated book, readers can decide if they will ever be interested in engaging in one of these extreme sports.

Mars is perhaps the most thrilling planet these days. With rovers exploring its surface and manned missions in the works, people are wondering if Mars is our next home! In this highinterest book, readers will learn more about Earth's neighbor, including what its climate and surface are like, why it's called the Red Planet, and about the recent discovery of water on its surface. They'll learn all this while solving "Your Mission" math problems that complement and support the text. This motivating volume is an engaging way to explore key aspects of science and math curricula.