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

Integrate science, history, and math into literacy lessons with these high-interest, Spanish-translated books. Topics such as space exploration, endangered animals and money management are designed to engage and inform students. Sophisticated graphics, interactive text features promote critical thinking hand help students build vocabulary and increase visual literacy skills.

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,...

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.

This engaging volume takes a close look at the legend of Joaquin Murrieta, the man who came to be known as the Robin Hood of Eldorado. Dynamic text tells the story of Murrieta, with plenty of exciting age-appropriate details, but also examines the complex relationship between fact and fiction in legends such as his. Interesting and informative historical background on the California Gold Rush and the role of Mexicans and Californios in the area at the time round out this fun and informative volume.

Sitting Bull first went to battle at the age of 14. He grew to be widely respected for his bravery and insight, and became chief of the Lakota nation in his thirties. By the time he met General Custer at the Battle of Little Big Horn, his courage was legendary. Though he soundly defeated Custer, public outrage at the defeat brought thousands of cavalrymen to the area, where it took four more years before the brave chief would surrender. He was forced onto a reservation where he was later killed when police attempted to arrest him.

Sor Faustina escribía diariamente sus vivencias y gracias extraordinarias. Se concentraba sobre todo, en los asuntos internos de la vida y su contacto con Dios. En muchos lugares, y esto con especial atención dedicaba a las inspiraciones y mandamientos de Dios. Solo a veces y excepcionalmente mencionaba algunos hechos externos. En algunas páginas colocaba sus propios pensamientos y conclusiones de las meditaciones o de las conferencias. Incluso a veces, directamente apunta el contenido de instrucciones sacerdotales que oía. En muchas páginas encontramos en el Diario la poesía, en la...

«Preparándome para mi primera cacatúa ninfa» es una guía para ti y tus hijos, para ayudarles a saber cómo prepararse antes de traer a casa su primera cacatúa ninfa. A diferencia de la mayoría de los libros acerca de ninfas, éste no trata de cubrirlo todo, pero se enfoca en lo que necesitas tener listo para iniciar tu nueva vida en compañía de tu ave. Con este libro lleno de anécdotas e imágenes, conocerás la vida con cacatúas ninfa a través de mis muchos años en compañía de ellas. ¡Un libro divertido para cualquiera que ame a los animales! Los temas abarcados incluyen:...