George Washington Carver

These biographies introduce young readers to important figures in American history. Ideal for reports and correlated to the social studies curriculum, the series presents a straightforward account of each individual's life and times and describes how each person contributed to the shaping of our nation.

When Nina, Maricela, and Alejandro decide to help some homeless people living near their school in Los Angeles, the issue of homelessness becomes personal when they discover that it is affecting a friend. With help from their 5th grade teacher, they decide to take action and help those in need. This 32-page realistic fiction book features full-color illustrations, diverse characters, and a short chapter format. Capture the interest of reluctant and struggling readers with hi-lo text.

PROBLEMAS "ACERTIJOS" MENTALES (300): Para resolver mentalmente, sin lápiz ni papel y en un tiempo prefijado, generalmente unos cuantos segundos. PREGUNTAS CON RESPUESTA (500): Preguntas cortas, todas ellas con respuesta, que generalmente nos dejan parado y no solemos contestar de forma rápida por temor a equivocarnos. Una vez vista la solución suelen parecer mucho más sencillas que al principio. Son las típicas de los concursos televisivos, en los que el concursante se pone muy nervioso, porque se le acaba el tiempo y no le sale a flote la respuesta. También pueden servir para jugar al ...

¡Las ballenas azules son los animales ma ́s grandes que jama ́s hayan vivido en la Tierra! Pero no es fa ́cil verlas porque esta ́n escondidas en las profundidades del mar. Descubre fascinantes secretos y datos sobre estos majestuosos mami ́feros acua ́ticos.

Readers are introduced to some of the most well-known criminals and tyrants of the past in this exciting nonfiction reader. Featuring intriguing facts and theories, colorful images, and informational text in conjunction with a glossary of terms, a bibliography, and a list of helpful websites with more information, this text will make readers want to learn all they can about ancient history and the bad guys and gals from the past. This book has been translated into Spanish.