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

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.

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...

Los tres relatos que componen este libro revelan la hondura de humanidad que recorre la obra, tanto lírica como narrativa, de Josefina Verde. La eficacia de su escritura de clara exposición, dotada de una insólita ternura, descubre al lector los universos disímiles encarnados en sus tres mujeres protagonistas. “Laura Ross”, el más extenso, se detiene en el alma de una mujer atormentada por la progresiva falta de visión que interrumpe una brillante carrera como modelo, al tiempo que se convierte en un obstáculo para la recuperación del amor de toda su vida. En “La mandadera de...

The Grand Canyon is a "grand" place to learn data analysis! Through an examination of its rocks and fossils, students will learn data analysis while reading about a fun-filled trip to Grand Canyon National Park. This Spanish book uses real-world examples to teach math concepts, and incorporates nonfiction reading to increase vocabulary and comprehension skills. The challenging practice problems, graphs, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice their developing math skills, and apply what they've learned to their daily lives. Essential text features like a glossary,...

Learn how to greet others politely! This Spanish nonfiction book covers a variety of greetings and farewell gestures that students can use in everyday life. Perfect for young readers, this book also includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, a b

Kawaii: How to Draw Really Cute Animals teaches you how to draw almost 100 different creatures in an adorable manner. Don't believe seagulls and stingrays can be cute? Think again! You don't need any specialist tools or materials to start drawing cute stuff: all you need is a biro or marker pen, then you're ready to go! In her latest book, artist and illustrator Angela Nguyen starts by teaching you the essential techniques of kawaii through quick and easy exercises on the basic shapes, effects and style. From there, jump straight into drawing the myriad beasts - small and big - you can find...