Tu nombre es Olga

Nature gives us many useful things. Sunlight, rocks, trees, plants, and sand are resources. This Spanish book introduces students to the concept of natural resources. With images that are easy to identify and clear, simple sentence structures, this science reader simplifies scientific concepts for young students as they improve their reading skills. A fun and easy science experiment and Your Turn! activity provide more in-depth opportunities for additional learning. Nonfiction text features include a glossary and an index. Engage students in learning with this dynamic text!

It was September 14, 1814, and America and Great Britain were at war. Frances Scott Key watched from the deck of a British ship, where he was being held captive, as cannons exploded around them. After 25 hours, the fighting ceased and Key peered through the clearing smoke, looking for some sign as to the outcome of the battle. Was the American flag still flying? His wartime experience inspired Key to write a poem, which was later set to music and became America’s national anthem. This book tells the story of the inspiration behind our national anthem, which helped transform the flag into a...

Por la casa de Candela Mohr pasaron más de 200 animales rescatados. En este libro, repasa algunas de las historias que más la marcaron y da consejos muy útiles para aquellos que quieren ayudar. Salvar a un animal para que otra persona lo adopte es algo que puede cambiarte la vida. A veces, cuando vemos a un perro o a un gato abandonado no sabemos qué hacer. Pero Candela, con solo trece años, decidió pasar a la acción. Desde entonces, ayudar a los animales que más lo necesitan se convirtió en su prioridad. Diario de una rescatista compila historias de perros y de gatos rescatados del...

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.