Tara va a la feria (The Street Fair)

Winner of: International Latino Book Awards 2014, Primer Premio en la categoría Best Young Adult Non-Fiction Book Focusing on key figures from the worlds of art, literature, music, politics, and science, this collection introduces young readers to luminaries who, despite the difficulties and failures of their childhoods, went on to accomplish great things. Readers will discover what individuals such as Jane Austen, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein, Mohandas Gandhi, John Lennon, Pablo Picasso, and even the author himself were like as children and young adults, and draw inspiration from their...

Did you know that early explorers initially thought that California was an island? Learn how California was discovered with this Spanish book that focuses on the history of California. Students will learn about the contributions of Henry Hudson, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, Hernan Cortes, Francisco de Ulloa, and Sir Francis Drake. With a visually appealing layout, this primary source book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with information and primary source maps, images, and ...

Este libro ofrece al estudiante de Química una amplia colección de cuestiones y problemas, explicados y resueltos, presentados en orden de dificultad creciente, muchos de los cuales fueron propuestos en Pruebas de Selectividad o en exámenes de Facultades Universitarias y Escuelas Técnicas. Pretendemos con ello complementar los contenidos teóricos de la asignatura, posibilitando la simultaneidad que debe existir entre toría y práctica, aunque ésta, frecuentemente, se manifieste como una situación idealizada de la realidad. Un libro diseñado, no para saber más, sino para entender...

What does the phrase "once in a blue moon" refer to? What is the difference between a waning gibbous moon and a waning crescent moon? What is the atmosphere on the Moon like? How does the Moon create tides? Students will learn the answers to these questions and more as they read all about the Moon! This nonfiction Spanish book introduces students to important scientific concepts and vocabulary as they are engaged in reading. The colorful images, diagrams, sidebars, and text features will keep students connected to the text. Aligned to state and national standards, the fun lab activity...