Voluntarios Al Rescate

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...

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...

In this Spanish title, learn about what makes endangered jungle animals so unique and why they need to be protected.

Bernardino de Sahagún recopiló un inmenso caudal de datos que conforman la edición de su Historia general de las cosas de la Nueva España. En estas páginas, extraídas de aquella monumental obra, se muestran las supersticiones y convicciones, los días y sus significados entre los antiguos mexicanos.

Nuestra misión: que las matemáticas sean una parte divertida en la vida de los niños. Leer cuentos a los niños antes de dormir es maravilloso, pero ¿qué pasa con las matemáticas? Mucha gente no se siente cómoda con las matemáticas y los números, y con frecuencia oímos el "¡Es que no se me dan bien!". Esta actitud se ha ido pasando de padres a hijos durante décadas, y ahora, en nuestra cultura, se piensa que las matemáticas son difíciles, intimidantes y nada divertidas. Matemáticas antes de dormir quiere cambiar eso. Dentro de este libro hay problemas de matemáticas divertidos ...

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.