La cabeza de Medusa

From art and architecture to politics, philosophy, and mathematics, "western civilization" owes a great deal to the achievements of ancient Greece, but what do we really know about this long-gone civilization? How did geography influence the politics of the Greek city-states? What's the difference between an agora and an acropolis? This book takes readers several thousand years into the past, when independent city-states ruled the Mediterranean Sea, to find the answers. Full-color photographs and maps, accompanied by accessible text, introduce readers to the many contributions the ancient...

This nonfiction Spanish book teaches students about the earth’s cycles, and introduces them to important scientific concepts and vocabulary terms like combustion, hydrosphere, biosphere, and fossil fuels. 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. Keep students reading with this fascinating Spanish book.

El viaje de Colón es en realidad la gran aventura de un marino. Un hombre que pidió ayuda a unos reyes muy ricos para adentrarse en un inmenso y desconocido océano lleno de peligros y tempestades en busca de las Indias, pero que terminó llegando a una preciosa tierra hasta entonces desconocida para los europeos a la que llamamos América. De esta forma, su viaje se convierte en una verdadera aventura de marinos. Una verdadera historia de héroes que luchan contra los elementos para realizar una hazaña escrita con letras de oro en los libros de historia de la humanidad.

GRADES K–2: This Spanish title introduces early elementary students to some of the ways builders help our communities. EARLY BILINGUAL LITERACY: Help young learners strengthen their bilingual skills—add the English version of this title into your collection, too. WHY COMMUNITY HELPERS: This collection introduces important information with kid-friendly language and engages with vivid photos and real examples. BUILD A LIBRARY: Collect every title from the collection to stock your home or classroom library. Reading together is a great way to bond while fostering communication and a lifelong...