Junípero Serra: Un misionero español

This nonfiction book explores the history, culture, customs, and beliefs of California's American Indian tribes including the Chumash, Tongva, Hupa, Yokuts, Quechan, and Coso tribes. Detailed primary source images in conjunction with Spanish text provide 3rd grade students with an inviting reading and learning experience as they build their social studies knowledge. This book includes basic informational text features including a glossary, an index, table of contents, and reader's guide. Students will be intrigued by Native American history with this fascinating nonfiction Spanish book.

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...

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...

Lucila vivió cuando no era común que las mujeres viajaran solas por sus países o menos que cruzaran las fronteras. Sin embargo, ella muy pronto se echó a andar por la larguísima geografía de su país (Chile) y visitó además varias ciudades del mundo En México no sólo estuvo de paso, se quedó a vivir y trabajó intensamente enseñando en poblados de Michoacán, Morelos, Oaxaca y Veracruz. Lucila fue una viajera que arribó a todos sus destinos en barcos de vapor y trenes, pero uno de su viajes definitivos lo hizo a través de la escritura. Sus ideas, poemas y cartas poco a poco le...

In the oversized book, ten endangered species are presented in great detail. The charcoal illustrations capture the textures of the fur, feathers, and skin of each animal. Poetic text teaches children about the behavior and characteristics of each one. More scientific information is provided at the end.

Imagine a city with no cars or streets and where people ride boats to get around. This place is Venice, Italy. Built on a lagoon, Venice is in trouble. The city is sinking, and engineers are racing to save it before it is too late. Learn about the efforts to save Venice from the sea. 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 ...

La obra incluye tres (3) textos fundamentales del autor: Fundamentos de disen̆o bi-dimensional, Fundamentos de la forma bi-dimensional y Fundamentos del disen̆o tri-dimensional, incluye un glosario, más de 900 diagramas y documentos gráficos apoyan la interrelación entre las diferentes dimensiones del disen̆o.