Los Blue Angels

Describes the U.S. Army Rangers, including their missions, vehicles, weapons, equipment, and duties. Written in English and Spanish.

Did you know that the first wheel was not invented for transportation or that the system used to create computers was based on the functionality of a sewing machine? In a fun way, this book teaches the history behind inventions that have changed the way we live, from Ancient Mesopotamia to the present. Important details appear at the bottom of each page, including the name of the inventor, the time period, and the place where it occurred.

Queridos amigos, Aprendí a leer desde muy niña buenas lecturas, cuando ya leía de “corrido" me nutrí en la biblioteca de mi abuelo, un militar ermitaño ya pensionado; mi imaginación también volaba oyendo los cuentos de las tertulias de antaño, que se daban en expresiones de admiración de temor, y de risas y cololoquios de familias pueblerinas. Hoy a mis años, las mezclas de entre los recuerdos y los sueños y en mi soledad la visita de alguno que otro fantasma que comparte conmigo amablemente lo que fueron sus vidas, me han abismado al mundo de la imaginación y de las letras, no...

A stinky look at the history of personal hygiene reveals fascinating facts, such as the invention of the toilet, how many times Queen Elizabeth I had a bath, how the first sewers were built, and much more.

Two adorable sisters have something very important to do. They must plan, arrange, and decorate for a great surprise, because it's Dad's birthday. Books of the Neighborhood Readers Program build early literacy skills, introduce important content-area language, and help develop speaking and writing skills. They can be integrated into any existing language arts or core reading programs.