UN REFLEJO ARCOIRIS

Like the other Sasek classics, these are facsimile editions of his original books. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to his vision more than forty years later and, where applicable, facts have been updated for the twenty-first century, appearing on a "This is . . . Today" page at the back of each book. The stylish, charming illustrations, coupled with Sasek’s witty, playful narrative, make these books a perfect souvenir that will delight both children and their parents, many of whom will remember them from their own childhood. In This is...

Many people take the Internet for granted. But there are places that lack Internet access. Being connected helps people connect, and new ideas are being developed and tested to bring the Internet to more of the world. This Spanish nonfiction book will keep students engaged in reading about Internet access as they build their literacy, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. Important text features include a glossary, index, and table of contents. The Reader's Guide and culminating activity require students to connect back to the text as they develop their higher-order thinking skills. Check It...

Todos sabemos un par de cosas sobre los dinosaurios como sus nombres, sus formas y que algunos tenían plumas y otros no, pero ¿cómo se descubrió todo esto? ¿Quiénes fueron los primeros interesados en los enormes esqueletos que aparecían de la nada y que tal vez inspiraron las leyendas sobre terribles dragones que secuestraban princesas? O ¿dónde se inició la primer gran exposición de dinosaurios en el mundo? Esta aventura gráfica es un recorrido por la historia, no tanto de los dinosaurios, sino de los padres de la paleontología. We all know a thing or two about dinosaurs, a...

The need for speed is the motivating factor in this engaging, Spanish book. Readers learn the history of travel from the very slow to the supersonic and beyond, including everything in between. They learn and discover the factors that influence motion for all types of vehicles: land, air, and water alike. They also learn different ways to measure speed and read about energy uses for different vehicles. With greater speed comes greater risk. Readers learn how engineers are always seeking new and better ways to keep people safe as they travel faster and go farther. This 6-Pack includes six...