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Our world is filled with lots of stories. And, some of the greatest stories are the ones that are captured on film! But, how well do we know the people who bring these films to life? Take a behind-the-scenes look at some of today's leading filmmakers and their journeys to success. These filmmakers work hard to include a variety of voices in their films. Learn about Hollywood's finest storytellers while learning how to add and subtract mixed numbers! This Spanish nonfiction book combines math and literacy skills and uses everyday examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The...

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...

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...

Luis Felipe Campuzano (Sevilla 1963). Tras licenciarse en derecho por la Universidad Hispalense, marcha a Barcelona donde cursa un postgrado en alta dirección de empresas. Hasta la fecha, toda su vida profesional se ha desarrollado en el mundo empresarial, habiendo ocupado puestos de alta dirección en diversas compañías multinacionales europeas. En otoño de 2005 publica su primera novela, Réquiem por un marrano (Editorial Almuzara), ambientada en la Sevilla del siglo XV. En otoño de 2006 sale al mercado su segundo trabajo editorial, un cómic titulado Big in Japan, un éxito de ventas...

This book teaches kids about what rainbows are and how water, sunlight, and a little bit of science creates them. The book is complete with labeled images when needed, simple text, and more facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.

(back cover) Hablemos de esto! A menudo, los ni os demasiado tmidos tienen preocupaciones y se sienten incomprendidos. ERES T?MIDO? ayuda a ni os y ni as a comprender que la timidez puede vencerse de muchas maneras. Ning n ni o debiera avergonzarse por ser tartamudo o por enrojecer cuando se le hace una pregunta. Todo lo que necesitan es aprender a enfrentar la situaci n adecuadamente. ERES T?MIDO? explica a los ni os que su timidez ir y(c)ndose poco a poco siempre que sigan tratando de expresarse ante los dem s."

Concebido y desarrollado por el filósofo y psicoterapeuta Umberto Galimberti, y escrito por Anna Vivarelli, el objetivo de este libro es que los chicos y chicas aprendan a conocer y manejar sus emociones, de forma que estas no les sobrepasen ni les arrastren sin darse cuenta a situaciones en las que no se reconocen a sí mismos.