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The pursuit and apprehension of art thieves in this activity book introduces young readers to the greatest artists and paintings of the 20th century. A hungry, art-devouring gang of mice is ruining the collection of paintings at the Museum of Contemporary Art—and they must be captured. Having only small shreds of paintings that he has found scattered through the galleries, the director enlists the readers to help him identify the ruined works and track down the culprits. La búsqueda y la aprensión de criminales de arte introducen a jóvenes lectores a los grandes artistas y pinturas del...

Why do continents matter? From economics to weather science—and everything in between—knowing the characteristics of the continents expands readers’ perspectives in every school subject. This fundamental information is a building block of many future lessons and an essential part of elementary education. This book presents a focused, clear, age-appropriate look at Earth’s continents that young readers are sure to find both informative and interesting. This volume is also packed with colorful maps that are labeled and explained to foster young readers’ comprehension of this important...

La isla de los corales está gobernada por el virrey Mauro Da Cousta, más conocido como El rey de las calaveras, un malvado personaje que disfruta del miedo que despierta en su pueblo. Una de sus aficiones es robar los botines de los piratas, y para ello cuenta con el apoyo de una banda de secuaces que navegan por el Caribe en busca de tesoros. Todo cambiará el día en que Victor Laxting, un antiguo cocinero que ha sido injustamente tomado por prisionero, logra escapar y se incorpora a la tripulación del Halcón negro, un barco pirata muy particular. Una entretenida historia de piratas y...

What do solar panels, waterproof clothing, and window coverings have in common? They are technologies that have been adapted based on studying butterflies! Learn what scientists have learned from butterflies with this Spanish book that will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book 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 with career advice from actual...