Deportes espectaculares: Las carreras más duras del mundo: Comprensión de fracciones

Gorillas, wolves, chickens, and kangaroos. It might not seem obvious at first, but these species all have something in common: their individual members must all find their places within their groups. These power struggles can be dangerous! Read about the fierce world of animal alphas and how they make it to the top. This Spanish nonfiction book will keep students engaged in reading 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...

Bacteria have a slimy reputation. They're too small to see with the human eye, so it's easy to let them slip past unnoticed. But, bacteria are part of our daily lives. In fact, they affect everything from milk to our moods. Get ready to zoom in on the hidden world of bacteria and explore the many ways that bacteria are being used in the modern world. This nonfiction reader seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach multiplication of mixed numbers. Text features include images, a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to build...

Students will develop their geometry skills as they study the geometric shapes of modern art and read about the innovative artists who turned the art world upside down. This Spanish book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach geometry concepts. Text features include a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to increase students' vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems, math charts and diagrams, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice...

Grouping and classification are among the first math and science skills that children need to learn. This fun book will challenge children to observe natural creatures to see what makes them the same and different. It presents an interesting way of looking at objects, because the objects may not be exactly the same. For example, birds have two wings, but the wings of different birds may not look similar.

This volume offers a concise overview that's perfect for young readers who are just learning about economics. A basic overview of supply and demand breaks down the concept with clear explanations of each aspect, using concrete examples to which readers of the focus age group can relate and understand. Vibrant illustrations help reinforce the text, and pertinent vocabulary is highlighted in bold boxes or in the glossary. Questions throughout help readers put the ideas into context. This lively text keeps readers engaged and turning the pages.

Como estudiante en la prestigiosa escuela Bradley, Ani FaNelli no paso la mejor de las adolescencias. Ahora, con un trabajo glamuroso, un armario caro y un apuesto novio, esta muy cerca de vivir la vida perfecta y frivola por la que ha estado trabajando tan duro. Pero Ani tiene un secreto. Hay algo en su pasado que todavia la persigue: algo privado, oculto, secreto y doloroso que amenaza con destruirlo todo. Con una voz y un estilo tan singular como lleno de giros dramaticos, La chica que lo tenia todo explora la presion insoportable bajo la que viven muchas mujeres, aquellas que se ven...

¿Sabías que los antiguos griegos inventaron la democracia, la filosofía, el teatro y los Juegos Olímpicos? ¿Y que fueron precursores en los campos de la ciencia, la medicina, la economía y el urbanismo? ¿Sabías cómo descubrió Arquímedes su famoso principio? Explorar la historia de la Grecia Clásica es descubrir una civilización con una riqueza cultural que no ha dejado de inspirar al mundo occidental. De Zeus a Atenea, de Aquiles a Ulises, los dioses y los héroes griegos están presentes en numerosas manifestaciones artísticas y literarias. Las batallas, los desafíos y las...