César

Born in 1927 in Yuma, Arizona, César Chavez lived the hard-scrabble life of a migrant worker during the Depression. Although his mother wanted him to get an education, César left school after eighth grade to work. He grew to be a charismatic leader and founded the National Farm Workers Association, an organization that fought for basic rights for farm workers. In powerful poems and dramatic stylized illustrations, Carmen T. Bernier-Grand and David Díaz pay tribute to Chavez's legacy helping migrant workers improve their lives by doing things by themselves for themselves.

Light can travel faster than anything else in the universe. But what exactly is light, and where does it come from? This nonfiction Spanish book teaches students all about light, and introduces them to important scientific concepts and vocabulary terms like infrared, ultraviolet, photos, and visible spectrum. The intriguing images, detailed diagrams, and stimulating sidebars will keep students connected to the text. The fun lab activity provides a real-world learning experience that supports STEM instruction. Aligned to state and national standards, the leveled text supports differentiation....

This folklore treasure chest is filled with tongue twisters, riddles, poems, songs, and stories. These timeless tales, and the Victorian illustrations that accompany them, highlight the joys of children's daily activities. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Esta historia cuenta cómo un niño, sin quererlo, sube a un cuadrilátero: sólo que el combate no será máscara contra cabellera, como los que tanto disfruta en los espectáculos deportivos. Tendrá que pelear con toda su fuerza interior para sanar de leucemia, un viejo y mañoso adversario.

¿A qué niño o niña no le gusta aprender sobre colores, ciencia y arcoíris?Ya sea que se trate de papá o mamá leyendo el libro al más pequeño de los niños o de un maestro o bibliotecario que lo comparte como parte de su plan de lección o la hora del cuento, "¿Sabías que? The Rainbow Edition "fomenta el aprendizaje de los colores y los arcoíris, promueve el pensamiento crítico y evalúa el conocimiento de los colores de una manera divertida y significativa. Además, los lectores más jóvenes disfrutarán mostrando su conocimiento de lectura y colores mientras agregan nuevas...