Voluntarios Al Rescate

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...

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.

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...

Puentes de palabras: 25 autores iberoamericanos de narrativa para jóvenes supone la tercera parte de un ilusionante proyecto que de la mano de Pedro C. Cerrillo (CEPLI), Sergio Andricaín y Antonio Orlando Rodríguez (Fundación Cuatro Gatos), comenzaba en 2015 con la publicación de "Dos orillas y un océano: 25 autores iberoamericanos de poesía para niños y jóvenes" y continuaba en 2017 con "Historias de acá y de allá: 25 autores iberoamericanos de narrativa para niños". A esa idea de dar a conocer una selección de poetas y narradores infantiles y juveniles de ambos lados del...

Una guía optimista para cuidar y proteger nuestro planeta. Nadie quiere pensar en la basura (normal, da asquito). Pero aunque no te des cuenta, los desechos ya forman parte de nuestras vidas. ¿De donde sale la basura y dónde acaba? ¿Cuánto tarda en descomponerse? ¿Y qué podemos hacer para ayudar a nuestro planeta? Prepárate para cambiar cómo ves los residuos y cómo luchas contra ellos desde casa. Prepárate para ayudar a tu planeta.

Este libro contiene 90 entrena-mentes, actividades diseñadas para mejorar el funcionamiento de tu cerebro: ejercicios de memoria, juegos de palabras, problemas numéricos, retos visuales, códigos secretos, variantes divertidas del sudoku...

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.