En el acuario (At the Aquarium) (Spanish Version)

This book really measures up! It provides historical background and details about how length, distance, volume, weight, and time were measured in the past. An introduction to many of the necessary terms for a better understanding of measurement, such as scale, perimeter, and ruler is provided along with detailed photos and images to help the readers better comprehend the overall concept of measurement.

Students will learn about the history of hot air balloons and they will also discover the importance of volume when calculating hot air balloon flight. Used in the classroom or at home, this nonfiction Spanish text includes mathematical charts to help students practice calculations. With a glossary, an index, dynamic images, and easy-to-read text, students will build their math and reading skills while they are engaged in reading high-interest content.

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...

Books in this series introduce children to simple forces. Each book uses simple, repetitive text to teach children basic vocabulary, and includes stunning photographs that show how different forces are at work in the world around us.

Towner Whitney proviene de una familia de mujeres de Salem que tienen el don de leer el futuro en los patrones de encaje. Una saga de mujeres que han guardado secretos durante generaciones. Towner vuelve a casa a raíz de la desaparición de dos mujeres del pueblo, pero pronto descubrirá que este hecho que en un primer momento parece aislado, puede sacar a la luz la verdad sobre la muerte de su hermana gemela...

The asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter is an intriguing area of our solar system. Scientists have counted over 670,000 known asteroids there, but there could be millions more not yet found. Readers will discover much more about the asteroid belt in this highinterest book, which blends science and math. They'll read about several topics, such as space missions to the asteroid belt and the difference between an asteroid and a planet, and solve associated math problems-just like actual space scientists do!