Timba el tigre (Timba the Tiger)

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.

En la actual provincia argentina de Mendoza, en América del Sur, hace miles de años había mujeres y hombres luchando por sobrevivir. El rigor de la Era del Hielo, el peligro constante representado por fieras gigantescas y catástrofes naturales devastadoras, sumergieron a esos seres humanos en el terror, la superstición y la mayor brutalidad hacia los más débiles. Esta es la historia de Ulka, una joven que aprenderá a vivir y luchar por ideales que algún día serán los de toda la Humanidad: la libertad y el respeto por la vida en todas sus manifestaciones. En sus aventuras por esas...

Although we rarely consider it today, it was remarkable that the small forces of the American colonies were the victors of the American Revolution. After all, England was the most powerful nation in the world at that time. This entertaining volume, an appealing way to present the important facts surrounding the Revolution, takes readers into the biographies of the Founding Fathers as well as George III and his advisors. The crucial events and decisions that ultimately led to England's loss are presented in an accessible narrative that will appeal to young historians and Revolutionary War...

Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of debugging. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers’ learning experience and show how debugging works in the real world. In this book, readers will find out why a magnet isn't sticking to a certain surface. This nonfiction title is paired with...