California: De pueblos a ciudades: Read-along ebook

The nineteenth century was a time of huge growth and prosperity for California. Although the Gold Rush lasted only seven years, California provided other opportunities for those who emigrated there in search of a better life. This Interactiv-eBook focuses on the history of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Fresno, and the people and events that influenced their transformations from small towns to booming cities. This nonfiction text builds literacy and social studies content knowledge through the use of intriguing primary source documents like maps, letters, images, articles, and...

Hasta el siglo XVIII se impuso el silencio a los navegadores para que las rutas marítimas no fueran descubiertas así salvaguardar los descubrimientos de las naciones más poderosas de quienes buscaban aprovecharse. Isabel Barreto sustituyó a su esposo Álvaro de Mendaña al mando de la expedición hacia las islas Salomón, donde había un grupo de hombres que la rechazaban por ser mujer. Un personaje fuera de serie, valiente y ejemplar que se adelantó a su tiempo. Una apasionante novela que narra las aventuras de Isabel Barreto, la primera mujer que se atrevió a ponerse al mando de un...

Advances in science have changed our world, all thanks to the scientists behind important discoveries. Some of the most important discoveries have come from female scientists, who were as unique for their work as they were for being trailblazers in a male-dominated industry. This text offers a biographical treatment of such important scientists as Marie Curie, Rachel Carson, and Jane Goodall, as well as others who have made it possible for women of the future to have a career in science. Age-appropriate text, fact boxes, historical and modern images, and a comprehensive timeline complete the...

What substance can act like both a solid and a liquid? Slime! Want to find out how to make your own? Just follow the simple steps inside this book

Young children are natural problem-solvers and always looking for answers, especially when it involves interesting animals. This Spanish-language edition of Fast and Flightless provides young curious readers with striking visual clues and simply written hints. Using the photos and text, readers rely on visual literacy skills, reading, and reasoning as they solve the animal mystery. Clearly written facts give readers a deeper understanding of how the animal lives. Additional text features, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.