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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...

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...

Kate Middleton’s dedication to charitable work makes her a role model for all young people. Her role as a member of the British Royal Family has given her a platform to speak for various humanitarian causes, showing readers the importance of helping people who are less fortunate than themselves. Middleton’s amazing life story is presented to readers alongside full-color photographs and informative sidebars. Quotes from Middleton are included to inspire readers. A helpful timeline of the most important events in her life allows readers to place important biographical details in...

Hace ya algunos años que el cristianismo ha visto relegada la supremacía mediática a manos de productos o personas que en nada actúan conforme a las leyes divinas. La Coca-Cola es hoy en día más famosa que Cristo, y por si fuera poco, actualmente el cristiano más famoso no está asociado con la salvación del mundo, ni con el perdón de los pecados, sino con un hombre que corre detrás de una pelota y se dedica a pegarle patadas si tiene oportunidad. Ante este panorama Dios ha decidido enviar a la tierra a su segundo hijo, Jess, fruto del amor carnal que también padeció en algún...

A todos nos gustan los piratas: Sus rostros feroces, sus patas de palo, sus mapas y sus tesoros hacen volar nuestra imaginación. Pero, además, los piratas pueden ser muy divertidos... ¿No te lo crees? Lee Versos piratas, piratas en verso y lo comprobarás. Ana Alonso, poeta y escritora, nos ofrece un «manual» de piratería en verso a través del humor: Ironía, disparatados juegos de palabras y adivinanzas son algunos de los recursos expresivos que componen esta minuciosa descripción del universo pirata. Pero Versos piratas, piratas en verso es también un libro de piratería en...

In the third book in Andrea Camilleri's Montalbano series, the urbane and perceptive detective exposes a nest of corruption and international intrigue in a compelling new case. When an elderly man is stabbed to death in an elevator and a crewman on an Italian fishing boat is shot by a Tunisian patrol boat, only Montalbano suspects the link between the two incidents.