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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...

Historias bíblicas sencillas para niños de uno a cuatro años de edad, presentadas con texto fácil de comprender e imágenes coloridas para que los niños las señalen, nombren y aprendan. Una herramienta atractiva para que los padres enseñen a sus hijos la palabra de Dios en una forma entretenida y adecuada para su edad. Escucha la historia bíblica, repite el versículo, ora y encuentra los objetos clave en cada página. ¡Lea y aprenda de la Biblia con sus hijos! Experimente la Biblia junto a sus niños en una manera nueva y diferente. Los niños disfrutarán señalando y nombrando...

Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos, written by Monica Brown and illustrated by John Parra, is based on the life of one of the world's most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and life. The fascinating Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is remembered for her self-portraits, her dramatic works featuring bold and vibrant colors. Her work brought attention to Mexican and indigenous culture and she is also renowned for her works celebrating the female form. Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor 2018 ALA Notable Children's Book 2018 New York Times/New York Public Library Best...

El crucero es uno de los barcos más grandes del mundo. El barco crucero más grande puede llevar unas 8.700 personas a bordo. Aprende más sobre estas máquinas poderosas en Los cruceros, uno de los libros audiovisuales de AV2. Cruise ships are some of the largest boats in the world. The biggest cruise ship can carry about 8,700 people. Learn more about these mighty machines in Cruise Ships, an AV2 media enhanced book.

En su peregrinar por Japón, la fama de Musashi ha ido aumentando a la par que su creciente dominio del Camino de la Espada. Convertido en un espadachín ejemplar, los grandes señores del Japón feudal quieren emplearlo y hacer de él su siervo, convencidos de la tremenda valía de su brazo. Sin embargo, Musashi no es el único guerrero cuyo nombre está en boca de todos: como él, Sasaki Kojiro se ha hecho con una reputación sin parangón. Convertidos ambos sin discusión en los dos espadachines más importantes de su tiempo, sólo uno de ellos puede quedar como el más grande, en una...