Cómo funcionan los juguetes (How Toys Work)

The need for speed is the motivating factor in this engaging, Spanish book. Readers learn the history of travel from the very slow to the supersonic and beyond, including everything in between. They learn and discover the factors that influence motion for all types of vehicles: land, air, and water alike. They also learn different ways to measure speed and read about energy uses for different vehicles. With greater speed comes greater risk. Readers learn how engineers are always seeking new and better ways to keep people safe as they travel faster and go farther.

This Spanish-translated book will be a hit with both thrill seekers and with those who prefer to stay safely on the ground. After an introduction to Newton's three laws of motion, readers learn the mechanics of various amusement park rides including roller coasters, Ferris wheels, merry-go-rounds, and gravity rides. They learn how to measure motion, and how kinetic and potential energy apply to their favorite rides. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. This primary source book focuses on the creation of the Transcontinental Railroad. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with information and primary source maps, images, and...

In 1876, France decided to give the United States a very big and very special present--the Statue of Liberty. The gift was to commemorate the 100th birthday of the United States, and just packing it was no small feat--350 pieces in 214 crates shipped across the ocean. The story of how the 111-foot-tall lady took her place in the New York Harbor will fascinate young readers.

La presente obra es fruto de la larga amistad de Wanda Póltawska y su esposo con Karol Wojtyla, amistad que se inició cuando el papa era sacerdote en Polonia y se convirtió en su director espiritual y confesor. Diario de una amistad no es una biografía, es un libro-diario que recoge escritos inéditos de Juan Pablo II, apuntes de la autora, sugerencias para la vida espiritual y sobre todo una selección de la correspondencia que mantuvieron Wanda Póltawska y Karol Wojtyla durante cincuenta años; unas cartas que muestran la sensibilidad y humanidad del papa.

Through vivid, engaging images, children will be introduced to different types of animals. Parents and children will enjoy a shared reading experience, with photographs showing animal parents and babies in their natural habitats. Young learners who do not yet know how to read, or those who are just beginning, will be inspired to tell their stories with this wordless book that supports early childhood literacy.

Lola tiene una nueva amiga: es el hada Lisa. Con su moto y su casco mágico, puede conceder deseos. El problema es que Lola solo quiere una cosa: ¡helados y más helados! PEQUEPIZCA es una colección pensada para los niños que se están iniciando en la lectura. La introducción progresiva y acumulativa de los fonemas del castellano les permitirá familiarizarse poco a poco con las dificultades ortográficas de nuestra lengua. Al mismo tiempo, sus divertidas historias e ilustraciones facilitarán de un modo natural el hábito lector. Con textos en mayúsculas y en letra caligráfica.