Una ciudad que se hunde: Read-Along eBook

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...

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 ...

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.

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...

Gayo Plinio (siglos I-II a.C.), conocido como Plinio el Joven, pertenecía a la rica aristocracia italiana propietaria de grandes posesiones agrícolas y administradora de magistraturas municipales. El apoyo de su tío materno, Plinio el Viejo, que los acogió a él y a su madre a la muerte del padre y acabó adoptándolo como hijo, fue decisivo en la vida de nuestro autor. Plinio el Joven agrupó en torno a su persona el círculo cultural y político probablemente más importante de su tiempo, del que formaban parte ilustres escritores como Marcial, Tácito, ya en el cénit de su gloria, o...

Introduces the life and times of Underground Railroad and anti-slavery leader Harriet Tubman and explains her place in American history.

Dada la alta incidencia de accidentes que provocan quemaduras, es esencial conocer tanto los agentes que las producen, como los diferentes grados. Entre las diferentes intervenciones a realizar por los enfermeros se encuentra el cuidado de las quemaduras y por ello deben tener conocimiento sobre ellas. Este libro transfiere competencias acerca de las características, tratamientos y cuidados que se debe aplicar en este tipo de lesión. Índice 1. Descripción del área de quemados 2. La piel. Quemaduras (epidemiología, fisiopatología y clasificación) 3. Tipos de quemaduras 4....

Todos tienen un final, causado por sus propios comportamientos, sus propios hábitos. Alexis dañará a muchos que no conoce, Camila a su familia, Agnes no quiere ser controlada, pero ¿cómo demuestra que merece ser libre? Mateo morirá con toda su vida siendo sueños, mientras que Fernando lo hará con todo lo que conoce siendo trabajo. El camino al cambio está ahí, no es fácil, algunos no sobrevivirán, pero, si lo toman, podrían cambiar su final. Solo necesitan comenzar.