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.

Have you ever seen a skyscraper that is shaped like an elephant? How about one that looks like waves? Students will learn how to measure area while engaged in reading about the world's coolest skyscrapers! This Spanish book uses real-world examples to teach math concepts, and incorporates nonfiction reading to increase vocabulary and comprehension skills. The 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, index, and table of...

Teaching Students About What A Democracy Is And How Our Country Was Founded On The Constitution, Which Protects Our Rights And Freedoms, Is The Main Focus In This Title. Filled With Democracy Fact Boxes Which Include Information To Reinforce The Text.

¿Te gustaría saber cómo son las casas de los animales? ¿Siempre viven en los nidos y madrigueras que construyen o también aprovechan los sitios que les da la naturaleza? A Bruno y a su hermana Irene también les gustaría saber dónde viven y cómo son las casas de los animales. Acompáñalos en este viaje y descubre cómo es la casa del pájaro carpintero, o la de la abeja, o la del elefante? Incluye además una guía para padres con información adicional.

En un período en el que la mayoría de las damas se sentaban en casa con sus bordados, Jane Franklin alcanzó una enorme fama en todo el mundo occidental, y fue probablemente la mejor viajera de su época. La autora, Alison Alexander recorre la vida de esta mujer inimitable, desde su nacimiento a finales del siglo XVIII en Londres, a su matrimonio a una edad madura (36 años) con Sir John Franklin, sus muchos viajes a destinos lejanos, entre ellos Rusia, Tierra Santa, el norte de África, América y Australia. Una vez casada, a su ambición inicial: vivir la vida al máximo, se unió la de...