Un pajarillo canta

Los acontecimientos que cambiaron el rumbo de la historia de Japón. El emperador de Japón está decidido a recuperar a cualquier precio el poder que los samuráis le arrebataron a sus antepasados. Sin embargo, el clan Hōjō ataca la capital imperial antes del levantamiento. Extramuros, un terrateniente provincial continúa fiel al emperador, que se ha visto obligado a refugiarse en la fortaleza de los monjes guerreros de Kyoto, y su juramento de lealtad es la última esperanza de los sitiados. La guerra Genkō ha comenzado. Y mientras todos estos eventos sacuden Las Islas Sagradas, un...

The theater rocks with thunderous applause as the actors take their bows. But these actors are not grownups. They are kids! They work as hard as the grown-ups do, and they have as much talent. Bravo to these fantastic theater kids! Featuring exciting TIME For Kids content, this full-color Spanish book will develop students' comprehension and literacy skills as they are engaged in reading about the theater. Aligned to state and national standards, this text introduces early readers to simple informational text features including a glossary, vocabulary list, and bold font.

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.

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...