Indígenas de California: Read-Along eBook

Learn how ornithologists are using modern technology to help migratory birds. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, this Spanish book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Discover...

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 history of California’s Native American tribes: the Tongva, Yokuts, Yana, and Yahi. 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...

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 biography focuses on the life and times of Junípero Serra, the Franciscan missionary who created missions that stretched from San Francisco to San Diego. 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...

Most people use maps every day. But imagine a time when a map of a place didn’t exist. Without a map, how would you get there? How would you know how to get around? Navigate through history as you learn the art, science, history, and importance of making maps. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections...

Propuestas didácticas para la enseñanza de la Cultura Clásica, en estrecha conexión con otras áreas del currículo (Historia y Lengua). El planteamiento es sumamente motivador al partir de contenidos tales como la naturaleza, la salud, la vida en sociedad y la paz, todos ellos, temas transversales del currículo. El trabajo con este material contribuye a que el alumnado mejore sus habilidades para la escritura y la lectura comprensiva y expresiva.

Surveys the life of Swiss/German immigrant John Sutter, on whose land gold was discovered in the mid-nineteenth century, spurring the California gold rush and westward expansion.

The scientific method lists important steps in the process of conducting scientific study and research. With detailed images and fascinating sidebars, this nonfiction book explores the scientific method and scientific practices in depth, and introduces students to new concepts, vocabulary terms, and STEM topics. Aligned to state and national standards, the leveled text supports students reading at above-, below-, and on-grade level. The fun lab activity encourages students to think like scientists. Keep students engaged in learning with this Spanish book.

En Villa Esperanza, Marta usará la magia, de la que su hija Carmen es aficionada, para contarle la aventura que vivió cuando tenía su misma edad. Una gran hazaña donde le salvó la vida a un hombre mediante los poderes de la autoconfianza y la solidaridad. Una historia amena y didáctica para que los más pequeños, desde el ámbito doméstico o escolar, aprendan las maniobras de soporte vital básico. Una descripción detallada de los sencillos pasos a dar ante una persona inconsciente y sin respiración, con los que podríamos salvarle la vida. Porque los niños también pueden utilizar ...