Gente que hay que conocer / People We Should Know

There are government leaders all over the world that work at the city, state, and national level. This captivating Spanish book will allow readers to learn about various jobs in government including politician, statesmen, governor, and mayor. A look into the past includes a brief history of the U.S. government and some of the most important offices such as heads of state, Congress, seats in the Senate and House of Representatives, and the president. The fascinating facts and brilliant images combine with the supportive text and helpful glossary and index to provide a reading experience that...

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.

Visiting an aquarium is fun. There are many fish, sharks, birds, penguins, sea otters, and other creatures to see. Dive into learning subtraction as you read about the many animals at the aquarium! This Spanish math book combines math and reading skills and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning subtraction easy and fun. Text features include a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and captions to build vocabulary and increase understanding of math and reading...

El 2 de mayo de 1808 el pueblo de Madrid se levantó contra el ejército de Napoleón. Mientras los madrileños se enfrentaban a los franceses, Goya se dirigía a la escuela de sordomudos para enseñar pintura a los niños. Debido a su sordera no podía escuchar el ruido de los enfrentamientos en las calles de la ciudad. Gracias a la ayuda de Ana, una criada a la que quería retratar, Goya logró ponerse a salvo. Las imágenes de aquella guerra permanecieron en su memoria y años después motivaron sus cuadros. Fernando Marías conmemora el bicentenario de la Guerra de la Independencia con un ...