¿Es suave? (What Is Soft?)

What do solar panels, waterproof clothing, and window coverings have in common? They are technologies that have been adapted based on studying butterflies! Learn what scientists have learned from butterflies with this Spanish book that will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual...

Learn about Californians who have made a difference! Students will learn about important Californians including John Muir, Dorothea Lange, Sally Ride, and Ansel Adams with this nonfiction text that builds students’ reading skills and social studies content knowledge. The intriguing primary source maps, letters, documents, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and...

La fabulosa historia de ocho princesas que decidieron cambiar el cuento que les habían contado. Princesas del rock, del cine, de las estrellas, de las letras..., de la vida misma. Princesas que no nacieron, que se fueron haciendo por el camino hasta conquistar su propio reino. Princesas increíbles que, como tú, inventaron otra forma de ser princesa. Patti Smith, Karen Blixen, Malala, Michelle Obama, Kathy Switzer, Mary Quant, Penélope Cruz y, por supuesto, tú. Un libro mágico que te ha reservado un espacio para que lo completes con tu propia historia.

Kids love to play games. Let's explore kids' favorite games from around the world. The Días de Descubrimiento (Discovery Days) series is perfect for young learners in prekindergarten through grade 2. These 16-page books give readers an accessible introduction to nonfiction reading. Color photographs and fun, factual examples will grab the attention of young readers and help strengthen reading comprehension skills.