Los parques naturales de Texas (Natural Parks of Texas)

Describes the Boston Tea Party, including the events leading up to the party, its immediate effects on American-British relations, and why it is still an important event today.

When Nina, Maricela, and Alejandro decide to help some homeless people living near their school in Los Angeles, the issue of homelessness becomes personal when they discover that it is affecting a friend. With help from their 5th grade teacher, they decide to take action and help those in need. This 32-page realistic fiction book features full-color illustrations, diverse characters, and a short chapter format. Capture the interest of reluctant and struggling readers with hi-lo text.

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.

Para comprender la historia de Troya es necesario conocer algo más acerca de los dioses y las diosas griegas, quienes jugaron un papel muy importante y quienes además, tomaron parte en los eventos que se relatan en esta obra. Como veremos a lo largo del texto, podriamos decir que la maniobra de engaño con el caballo de Troya fue ordenada y dirigida por las deidades. Por cierto, los dioses tenían mucho que ver en el origen de la guerra y tomaron parte a ambos ladoe en el gran conflicto, algunos ayudando a los griegos y otros a los troyanos. Esta obra es altamente recomendada para...