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.

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...

Think about your favorite computer program or smartphone app. Do you know how it was made? In this book, readers will learn about the work that goes into creating the software we use every day. Exciting fact boxes and sidebars add depth to the text with additional information about the software design process. Readers will gain an understanding of the various steps of the software development life cycle. They'll also be introduced to famous software architects and STEM concepts from the Next Generation Science Standards throughout the text.

The conjunction of imaginary characters and objects from daily life are presented to help little ones find a connection between both elements, showing each character, object, situation, and activity in its context. PP.

"Letras de cuento" es una colección ideada para que prelectores y primeros lectores se familiaricen de manera lúdica con las letras. A través de la lectura de divertidas historias -cada una de ellas protagonizada por una letra-, el niño descubrirá de forma muy visual diferentes maneras de representarlas. Cada libro tiene una letra troquelada con la que el niño podrá jugar, y con toda la colección, formar palabras.

El haiku es una de las más importantes formas de poesía japonesa. Consiste en un poema breve de tres versos de cinco, siete y cinco sílabas respectivamente. su estilo se caracteriza por la naturalidad, la sencillez (no el simplismo), la sutileza, la austeridad, la aparente asimetría que sugiere la libertad y con ésta la eternidad. No admite la metáfora, la subjetividad ni la personificación. La temática es estacional y cada haiku debe contener un kigo, una palabra de estación de manera que indique en qué estación se sitúa el haiku. Federico Jiménez Losantos es un gran amante de...