Junípero Serra: Un misionero español

Junípero Serra was an influential Franciscan missionary who created missions that stretched from San Francisco to San Diego. His impact on California is still felt-and debated-today. Introduce students to his life with this nonfiction biography that builds students' reading skills and promotes social studies content literacy. The dynamic primary source maps, letters, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state...

There is a contest at a school to design a new playground. The students use blocks to build their models. As they build, they use three-dimensional shapes. Some students build a train out of blocks for the younger students to play on. Can you guess which three-dimensional shape they use for the train's wheels? Read to find out which design wins.

From the candiru to the lionfish, there are so many kinds of fish on Earth. While all have different methods of production, the basic life cycle is the same, from egg to spawning swimmers. Readers are introduced to this general cycle as well as the important vocabulary needed to talk about it, such as “fry” and “spawning.” Accessible language and simple diagrams throughout the book provide a way for struggling readers to tackle science curriculum content.

This wordless picture book introduces early learners to the concept of the five senses. Children who do not yet know how to read, or who are just beginning, will enjoy the bright, detailed images in this book that supports early childhood literacy.

Viven 4 gusanos en el árbol, el pastel de cumpleaños tiene 4 velas... “Yo tengo 4 años”. Este libro es una forma muy especial de celebrar el cuarto cumpleaños de los más pequeños. Con él aprenderán a decir su edad de manera lúdica y divertida, ¡y podrán demostrar a todo el mundo que ya son mayores!