Junípero Serra: A Spanish Missionary

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...

From eye patches and peg legs to walking the plank and pirate ships, this fun and informative activity book discusses the facts and legends surrounding pirates and then encourages kids to search for them within the book. Desde los parches de ojo y las patas de palo hasta caminando por el tablón y los barcos piratas, este divertido e informativo libro de actividades discute los hechos y las leyendas que rodean los piratas y entonces anima a los niños a buscarlos dentro de las páginas del libro.

Readers won't have to disassemble their favorite toys to discover what makes them work. This book explores electric, magnetic, and motion-powered toys from design to function. It introduces readers to the six simple machines and explains how they use force and motion to do work. Not every toy is a technological marvel. Readers learn about time-honored favorites including the rocking horse, Slinky, and rattles.

Programa Viveros Sin Fronteras: agricultura urbana desde los hogares.Desde niño me ha fascinado el universo del reino vegetal, he sembrado y cosechado: maíz, ajíes, zapallos, calabazas, tomates, rabanitos, lechugas Etc. Como la mayoría de agricultores urbanos, aprendí en la práctica, mis principales maestros fueron mis familiares, amigos, profesores, que me compartieron sus saberes y creencias. Viví mis primeros quince años de vida en Piura, y mi relación extraordinaria con las plantas fue lo que marcó mi existencia.Las primeras páginas de este libro, las escribí en los arenales...

A grandmother teaches her grandchildren using traditional Spanish-language sayings. The follow-up to Qué cosas dice mi abuela by Ana Galan. Grandma and her grandchildren visit a farm. Once again, Grandma advices the children in a fun and unique way. La abuela y sus nietos visitan una granja. Una vez más, la abuela aconseja a los niños de una forma divertida y única.