Me llaman heroe (They Call Me a Hero)

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. Students will learn about the U.S. Constitution, the Articles of Confederation, the Connecticut Compromise, and the Bill of Rights. 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...

Reptiles y anfibios is one book in the Spanish-language Gran Atlas de la Ciencia series that covers today's most popular science topics, from digital TV to microchips to touchscreens and beyond. Perennial subjects in earth science, life science, and physical science are all explored in detail. Amazing graphics--more than 1,000 per title--combined with concise summaries help students understand complex subjects. Correlated to the science curriculum in grades 5-9, each title also contains a glossary with full definitions for vocabulary.

From the Carnival celebration in Ponce to El Yunque National Forest, there's a lot to see and do in Puerto Rico. This island territory lies in the Caribbean. Puerto Rico introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Esta novela relata una historia real. Sucedió en 2011. La vivió Irina Lucidi. Esta novela aborda un dolor para el que muchos idiomas no tienen una palabra: «La palabra que falta. El progenitor que pierde a un hijo. No que lo mata: que lo pierde. ¿Cómo se llama, cómo se dice, quién es aquel a quien se le ha muerto un hijo? ¿Qué lugar ocupa en la historia? Falta la palabra, falta la palabra. Carencia, ausencia. ¿Quién la ha borrado?, ¿cuándo?, del diccionario italiano, francés, alemán, español, inglés. Y, además, ¿por qué?» Irina es una mujer de padre italiano y madre...