Texanos destacados (Distinguished Texans)

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.

Hugo Cobo, exconcursante de Operación Triunfo, nos trae su proyecto más personal. Las personas somos como los icebergs: dejamos ver una pequeña parte de nosotros, pero ocultamos otra mucho mayor bajo el agua . Es allí donde se encuentran nuestros sueños, nuestros miedos, los mejores momentos de nuestras vidas, las partes más difíciles... y lo que queda en la superficie es solo un 2% de todo eso. Hay que ser valiente para atreverse a bucear y descubrir qué se esconde más allá de lo que está a simple vista. Tienes entre tus manos esa parte oculta de mí, ese "yo" desconocido, todo lo ...

There's no place like home! Home is a place that meets your needs. But what is good for you is different from what other species need from their homes. Learn about the right environment that animals need to survive-and thrive! This nonfiction Spanish book teaches students about ecosystems and introduces them to important scientific concepts and terminology. 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 provides a real-world learning experience that supports STEM instruction....

When a bird flies by a window or a car zooms by on the highway, we often wonder how fast the two objects traveled. This book explains the concept of speed to readers while showing them accessible ways to measure it for themselves. Learning the amount of distance traveled, and how quickly that distance was covered, is a great way to implement a variety of STEM topics while practicing this essential mathematical skill.