El poderoso océano (The Powerful Ocean)

In the last one hundred years, Earth’s average temperature has risen one full degree. That might not sound like much, but it affects Earth’s oceans, land, plants, and animals. Learn all about global warming, the carbon cycle, the greenhouse effect, and weather and climate with this Spanish science reader that brings the power of science and informational text to students at a level they can understand. This nonfiction book introduces students to new concepts, vocabulary terms, and STEM topics. With detailed images and fascinating sidebars, the leveled text supports students reading at...

Set in the 1950s in the Bronx, this is the story of a girl with a dream. Emmy award-winning actress and writer Sonia Manzano plunges us into the daily lives of a Latino family that is loving--and troubled. She is a child living amidst the squalor of a boisterous home that is filled with noisy relatives and neighbors. Each day she is glued to the TV screen that blots out the painful realities of her existence and also illuminates the possibilities that lie ahead. But--click!--when the TV goes off, Sonia is taken back to real-life--the cramped, colorful world of her neighborhood and an...

Perfect for readers interested in learning more about other faiths, this unique collection offers an in-depth look at the major religions of the world. Rich with fascinating facts, each edition includes illustrations, photographs, glossaries, and information on the history, customs, and doctrines of each religion. By offering readers a deeper understanding of the beliefs of others, this collection encourages tolerance and respect in an increasingly multicultural world. Perfecto para lectores interesados en aprender más sobre otras religiones, esta colección única ofrece un análisis...

"Describes living on a ranch including information about corrals, rodeos and roundups."--From source other than the Library of Congress

Nos abrazamos, besamos y acurrucamos cuando estamos enamorados. Queremos estar siempre cerca de quien nos gusta y hasta le hacemos regalos a esa persona tan especial. Todo esto también cuenta para los animales, ¡pero no solo eso! Ellos, además, tienen un sinfín de extraños comportamientos que te dejarán boquiabierto: persecuciones, trompazos, coreografías y triquiñuelas son solo algunas de las cosas que los animales hacen para cortejar a sus parejas y lograr quedarse con ellas. Después de leer este libro, probablemente te preguntarás si acaso todo vale en el juego del amor. ¡Así...