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How many elephants? How many giraffes? Count the animals of the Serengeti! Early readers will learn cardinal numbers and counting by fives with this Spanish book for kids. With bright images and simple text, this full-color book develops students' math and reading skills. The Math Talk questions build fluency and comprehension of basic math concepts. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this nonfiction kids book is ideal for kindergarten and ages 4-6.

Rain, sunshine, warm fronts, and cold fronts. Have you ever listened to a weather report? Knowing the weather can help us plan ahead. But reporters aren’t the only ones who can track weather. You can, too! This nonfiction Spanish book explores the subject of meteorology in depth, and introduces students to important scientific concepts and vocabulary like anemometer, barometer, air pressure, warm front, cold front, rain gauge, probability, Celsius, Fahrenheit, and more. The colorful images, diagrams, sidebars, and text features will keep students connected to the text. Aligned to state and...

Our toilets toil away for us every day. Yet, they get little thanks for their hard work! When you think of toilets, you probably picture one in your home. But, toilets can be very different around the world. At first glance, a toilet is a simple device, but they are critical for proper sanitation. There are many people worldwide who do not have access to a toilet. Let's dive into an exploration of the history, importance, and inner workings of toilets! This Spanish book combines math and literacy skills and uses everyday examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The...

Introduces different kinds of light, the properties of light, and how light can create shadows of different shapes and sizes.

Desde el Big Bang hasta tu cumpleaños, y (casi) todo lo demás, este divertido y revelador libro cuenta tu historia. Esta es tu biografía (aunque no lo sepas). Este libro te llevará por un increíble recorrido desde el Big Bang hasta tu nacimiento (¡y en menos de lo que tardas en ponerte los calcetines!). Sus páginas te ayudarán a atravesar océanos de tiempo para ir desde el espacio hasta la puerta de tu casa en una aventura que empieza con un gran BOOM. ¿Te apuntas al viaje de tu vida?

Mi nombre es Pla y soy una niña de 11 años que tengo como misión de vida cuidar el planeta, pues la naturaleza se está acabando. Cada vez es menos «natural» y más «humana». Pienso que llevar una vida sustentable es respetar la Tierra y a quienes nos rodean. Si lo hacemos, nos servirá para que los recursos duren más y podamos vivir de la mejor forma posible. Si cuidamos los recursos, el planeta logrará sanarse y bajará la temperatura que ha aumentado en las últimas décadas. Si bien los adultos toman muchas decisiones, ¡tú también puedes hacer lo tuyo y decidir vivir de mejor...

The second edition of Cinema for Spanish Conversation includes the same stimulating exercises and conversation materials that have made the first edition a success among students and instructors alike. The text is designed to be used in courses in which outstanding films from the Spanish-speaking world are used as springboards for classroom Spanish-language discussion. Using high-interest feature films, students hear Spanish as it is spoken in different countries and in a wide variety of situations and are encouraged to listen to and converse about the social and cultural aspects of...