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...

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 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...

Dioses, héroes y criaturas legendarias. ¿Sabes quién sostiene el universo sobre su espalda? ¿O qué dios es el responsable de que exista el invierno? ¿Conoces a la criatura más terrorífica que haya existido jamás? En 100 mitos descubrirás las mejores historias de la mitología griega y romana: aventuras repletas de objetos mágicos, monstruos temibles, amores legendarios, héroes audaces y castigos divinos que, miles de años después, siguen siendo igual de emocionantes que el primer día. ¿Te apuntas a conocer las historias más épicas jamás contadas?

El estudio ofrece un análisis del significado, la composición y la fortuna del Libro de retratos de Francisco Pacheco, obra manuscrita que representa un caso único dentro del Siglo de Oro español en su doble vertiente artística y literaria. En él se recogen los retratos y los elogios de humanistas y personajes destacados de la época, en una galería de dibujos realizados a lápiz negro y rojo, donde destacan sobre todo, los intelectuales de Sevilla. Muestra además, una visión más completa de su autor, situándolo en el centro de la vida cultural española y europea.

In the 1500s, European explorers arrived in Texas in search of gold and glory. The Spanish were the first Europeans to arrive. Readers get to discover early Texas history in this fascinating nonfiction book that uses colorful images, intriguing facts, supportive text, and an accommodating glossary, index, and table of contents to introduce readers to various explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Cabeza de Vaca, Francisco Vazquez de Coronado, and La Salle. Children will be excited and engaged as they read through to also learn about the many American Indian tribes of the past, including the...

Presents a line-by-line explanation of the entire United States Constitution, in English and Spanish. Provides a Spanish translation of the Constitution, historical context and student exercises that approximate the decisions made by the Constitution's authors. Written at the fifth grade level.