California: Nace un estado: Read-along ebook

How do countries work together? Running a country requires hard work. There is a lot involved. That includes making laws that help people do the right thing. When leaders work together, their countries benefit. This Spanish book introduces 2nd grade students to the concepts of diplomacy, government, and foreign relations. Detailed images in conjunction with easy-to-read text and basic text features provide readers with an inviting reading and learning experience as they build social studies knowledge.

This Spanish nonfiction book gives students a close-up look at media by exploring all forms and how it plays an important role in society. Ideal for young readers, the book includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. Students will learn to tell the difference between facts and opinions with this exciting book and the accompanying extension activity. This 32-page full-color Spanish book defines media, explains how to separate fact from fiction. It also covers important ideas like democracy and censorship, plus includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the...

"This oversized book introduces children to the alarming number of species that are endangered, threatened or, unfortunately, extinct. It includes amphibians, birds, mammals, reptiles, and fish, devoting an entire page to each animal. Readers will learn the threats facing each one, where each one lives or lived, including the type of habitat, its diet, size, and ongoing conservation efforts."

Conviértete en un superdetective y ayuda a resolver el robo del siglo. Acaban de dar el aviso de un importante robo. Este será el primer caso de una joven detective y no parece fácil: lo único que consigue de la escena del delito es una muestra de ADN que extrae de un guante. ¿Podrá encontrar al ladrón solo con eso? En el núcleo de casi todas las células de nuestro cuerpo hay una molécula de ADN con un código único que le da al organismo instrucciones como «Crea dos piernas, dos brazos, dos ojos y una nariz». Pero ¿qué es el ADN exactamente? ¿Y cómo puede haber tanta...

Mars is perhaps the most thrilling planet these days. With rovers exploring its surface and manned missions in the works, people are wondering if Mars is our next home! In this highinterest book, readers will learn more about Earth's neighbor, including what its climate and surface are like, why it's called the Red Planet, and about the recent discovery of water on its surface. They'll learn all this while solving "Your Mission" math problems that complement and support the text. This motivating volume is an engaging way to explore key aspects of science and math curricula.

A collection of poems evoking the lullabies sung by mothers to their children. Also includes three prose sections in which Federica Garcia Lorca, Gabriel Celaya, and Gabriela Mistral write about children's poety and lullabies.