Las naciones indigenas de California (California's Indian Nations)

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. This primary source biography focuses on the life and times of Junípero Serra, the Franciscan missionary who created missions that stretched from San Francisco to San Diego. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need...

Learn how ornithologists are using modern technology to help migratory birds. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, this Spanish book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Discover...

This nonfiction book explores the history, culture, customs, and beliefs of California's American Indian tribes including the Chumash, Tongva, Hupa, Yokuts, Quechan, and Coso tribes. Detailed primary source images in conjunction with Spanish text provide 3rd grade students with an inviting reading and learning experience as they build their social studies knowledge. This book includes basic informational text features including a glossary, an index, table of contents, and reader's guide. Students will be intrigued by Native American history with this fascinating nonfiction Spanish book.

Tom es un tortuguito gris al que todos llaman lento. Cansado de esta situación, después de hablar con la caracola Pita, cambia poquito a poco su actitud.... Sin darse cuenta algo se transforma en él y así, en los demás también. Una historia simple y tierna para hablar con los más pequeños de aceptación, diversidad y empatía.

Learn how zookeepers at the National Zoo keep the animals healthy and happy. This Spanish book features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

Siempre está encima de nosotros y por eso parece que lo sabemos todo sobre él, pero el cielo encierra un tesoro escondido: el secreto del tiempo y el principio de todo. Mirar hacia arriba en busca de estrellas y planetas se convierte así en un viaje increíble en busca de los límites del Universo hasta llegar al Big Bang, la explosión que dio origen a todo. Su destello de luz ha llegado hasta nosotros como una voz del pasado. Escuchándola, descubriremos que estamos hechos del mismo material del que están hechas las estrellas, que nacen, brillan y mueren, como nosotros. En este...

"Discover the amazing world of boa constrictors! Now in Spanish, this fresh new text is carefully leveled and accompanied by vibrant full-color photos. Critical thinking questions and a photo glossary make this a perfect introduction to nonfiction."