No Quiero Dormir!

The first Spanish-speaking woman to win the Nobel prize in literature introduces her life, her love of words, and her career as a teacher and an author, and discusses her poems.

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.

Laura Nogués parece tenerlo todo: arquitecta de éxito e hija de una importante generación de perfumistas de Barcelona, está felizmente casada conun neurólogo de renombre. A pesarde todo, no es feliz, por lo que abandonará su prometedora carrera y se lo jugará todo para perseguir su sueño: “Jazmines”, un especialísimo balnearioen Grasse, la cuna de los aromas, en el que el perfume será el protagonista absoluto de todo. Sin embargo, la tragedia sobrevuela el sueño de Laura: una misteriosa mano negra intentará acabar con su carrera y con su matrimonio, y un terrible accidentele...

Sitting Bull first went to battle at the age of 14. He grew to be widely respected for his bravery and insight, and became chief of the Lakota nation in his thirties. By the time he met General Custer at the Battle of Little Big Horn, his courage was legendary. Though he soundly defeated Custer, public outrage at the defeat brought thousands of cavalrymen to the area, where it took four more years before the brave chief would surrender. He was forced onto a reservation where he was later killed when police attempted to arrest him.