¿Por qué hibernan los animales? (Why Animals Hibernate)

When rocks change because of environmental conditions, the new rocks are called metamorphic rocks. A rock's chemical or physical makeup may change because of conditions such as temperature, stress, or pressure. Your readers will learn fascinating facts including where metamorphic rocks are most commonly found, the different types of metamorphism, and how metamorphic rocks are identified. Full-color photographs depict these rocks in nature. A helpful graphic organizer shows how these fascinating rocks form.

Diamonds and salt are both minerals, but diamonds are more rare than salt. Curious readers will learn what physical and chemical conditions must be present for minerals to form. They'll discover how minerals are identified and how they are used in daily life. Informative and interesting text presents readers with this science content in a fun way. A graphic organizer shows how different minerals are identified and fact boxes provide readers with exciting supplementary information.

In 1846, travelers heading for California became trapped high in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada. Snowdrifts surrounded their shelters, and food supplies dwindled. How they stayed alive remains one of the most gruesome stories in US history. However, some facts that have come to light recently through archaeological digs will surprise even those who think they know the story. This gripping book, including maps and images of the era, tells the true account of the doomed Donner party.

Introduces readers to amphibians and the concept of classes of animals. Simple text describes the common features and behaviors of amphibians as well as offering many examples of creatures in this group.

La historia de Robinson Crusoe se ha contado muchas veces pero nunca desde el punto de vista de los animales que viven en la isla. Los animales se van cediendo la palabra, desde Yaguatirica, el gato montés, que es quien encuentra a Robinson, a la tortuga que le enseña a comer sabrosos gusanos. Según los animales, Robinson, a quien ellos llaman “Tinga” por su color blanco, era un inútil que no hubiera sobrevivido sin su ayuda. Todo cambia el día en que llega Taiguara, es decir “Libre”, al que Robinson se empeña en llamar Viernes.

The 20th century saw many new inventions. Changes came fast and made life easier. Cars, planes, TVs, and cell phones were all invented in the 1900s. What other important things were invented during this time? From electricity to emoji, this Spanish nonfiction book will keep students engaged in reading as they build their literacy, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. Important text features include a glossary, index, and table of contents. The Reader's Guide and culminating activity require students to connect back to the text as they develop their higher-order thinking skills. Check It Out! ...