La búsqueda de la velocidad: Los vehículos (The Quest for Speed: Vehicles) 6-Pack

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.

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.

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...

Readers won't have to disassemble their favorite toys to discover what makes them work. This book explores electric, magnetic, and motion-powered toys from design to function. It introduces readers to the six simple machines and explains how they use force and motion to do work. Not every toy is a technological marvel. Readers learn about time-honored favorites including the rocking horse, Slinky, and rattles.

Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into essential computer science concepts using age-appropriate language and colorful images. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

En 1949, cuatro mujeres chinas emigradas a San Francisco se reúnen regularmente para comer dim sum, jugar al mah-jong y hablar. Unidas por sentimientos de pérdida y esperanza, se hacen llamar El Club de la Buena Estrella. Amy Tan explora la conexión entre las protagonistas y sus hijas, ya nacidas en Estados Unidos, un mundo totalmente distinto al suyo.

Find out what sets the human life cycle apart from other living things in this informative, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. With intriguing facts, informational text, and vibrant photographs, children will be introduced to the biological phases of our life cycle--from infancy to adulthood.

El segundo libro de yoga para niños de la instructora Macarena Kojakovic Nuestro ánimo y nuestras emociones cambian durante todo el año, ¡aunque muchas veces no nos demos cuenta! En este libro encontrarás diferentes secuencias para hacer yoga a lo largo de las cuatro estaciones y lograr que tu cuerpo, en sus diferentes etapas de desarrollo, se relaje, se estire y saque lo mejor de sí. Acepta el desafío de Patricio el erizo, Rosa la coneja, Octavio el perezoso y la flamenca Aurelia, y disfruta de los beneficios de hacer yoga en casa. Una guía diseñada por la instructora Macarena...