Un Dia en la vida de un bombero / A Day in the Life of a Fire Fighter

This nonfiction Spanish-translated reader gives children an in-depth look at what a career as a police officer is like. Readers will learn about various aspects of life as a police officer--from being accepted into the academy to keeping streets safe. Readers will learn what a typical day in the police academy is like as well as a day in the field as an officer. Through helpful charts and diagrams and colorful images in conjunction with informational text and stunning facts, readers discover important aspects of keeping communities safe, including what's inside the patrol car, K-9 units,...

Hop on that big red truck for a real adventure! Being a firefighter takes a lot of hard work. Early elementary readers learn about the important responsibilities it takes to be a firefighter--from the fire equipment to living in the fire station. With vivid photos and images, a timetable of firefighting history, informational, Spanish-translated text, and intriguing facts, this book will have readers engaged and eager to learn all about this stimulating occupation. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

Come find out what professional Crime Scene investigators do to solve a crime in this Spanish-translated nonfiction book! With detailed images and fascinating facts, readers learn about forensic science, criminal investigative evidence, and crime scene searches. This book includes an interview with a real-life CSI and a glossary, index, and list of useful sources. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

Lograr que los niños se aficionen a analizar su entorno con un poquito de picardía, con un poquito de guasa respetuosa y hasta con un poquito de malicia constructiva continúa siendo una de las prioridades que, como escritor, asume Masuriel. Y vuelve a presentar otro Librito dedicado a ellos alentado por los ¡tantos! que a él se han dirigido pidiéndole que les escribiera una segunda parte del que fuera el primero, aquél que él llenó de tonterías divertidas y de situaciones estrambóticas y de imaginaciones esperpénticas, y que tanto les gustó a los que lo leyeron. Y como él no...

Una niña inteligente y atrevida, Satrapi--hija de Marxistas radicales i viz-nieta del ultimo emperador de Iran--se hace testigo de una niǹez unica envuelta con la historia de su pais.

Help readers make a difference by encouraging them to learn about the various ways the environment needs our help and the things they can do to reduce their carbon footprint. Readers will learn about the effects of pollution, fossil fuels, renewable and non-renewable resources, deforestation, and recycling through interesting images and charts and informational text. This Spanish-translated nonfiction title features a glossary of terms and a list of helpful websites that encourages children to take part in helping the environment in many different ways.

Una noche, Sarah, una adolescente de carácter fantasioso, se ve obligada a quedarse en casa cuidando a Toby, su hermano pequeño. Cuando sus padres se marchan a una fiesta, harta de oír llorar al niño, Sarah recita unos versos de su libro favorito, Dentro del laberinto, y ordena a los goblins que se lleven a su hermano. Al momento, unas extrañas criaturas aparecen y se esfuman con Toby. Poco después, un hombre misterioso y atractivo surge de la nada y se presenta como Jareth, el rey de los goblins, para a continuación sugerirle a Sarah que se olvide del niño. Arrepentida de lo que ha...