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...

¡Hola! Soy Antonio Berni. ¿Quieren conocer mi historia, mis ideas, mis secretos, mis personajes…? De adelante para atrás y de atrás para adelante… en este libro encontrarás: relatos, imágenes, preguntas y juegos. ¿Qué es lo que Antonio Berni sentía, pensaba, creía y soñaba? ¿Cuáles fueron sus intereses, pasiones e ideales? ¿Cómo se reflejan en su arte? ¿Cómo se entrama su obra con el contexto social en que fue creada y con el actual?

Introduce readers to the various ways they can participate in volunteerism with this Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Readers will discover many different charities and programs, including The Salvation Army, Feeding America, Habitat for Humanity, and Doctors Without Borders through vivid images, charts, and informational text. This nonfiction title aids in encouraging children to make a difference in their own communities by writing to newspapers or politicians or by participating in fund-raising and various programs or charities.

"El niño de los pies zambos" es el ejemplo, por desgracia, de lo que tienen que sufrir numerosas mujeres en la sociedad actual. María, su protagonista, lucha diariamente con los contratiempos que la vida le va imponiendo, con la principal motivación de salvaguardar a sus dos pequeños, que sufren el maltrato y el abandono de su padre. Manuel Morera, tras el éxito obtenido con su primera publicación, "Manolín ya es un hombre", nos vuelve a demostrar su habilidad para describir situaciones cotidianas de manera fácil y espontánea, enganchándote y atrapándote hasta el final.

Learn multiplication on a fun-filled trip to the supermarket! The displays, shelves, and layout of a local grocery store provide ample opportunities for students to learn multiplication as they are engaged in reading high-interest content. This Spanish book combines mathematics and literacy skills, and uses practical, real-world examples of problem solving to teach math and language arts content. The full-color images, math graphs and charts, and practice problems make learning math easy and fun. The table of contents, glossary, and index will further understanding of math and reading...