El Universo De La Plastilina

Some people are afraid of mice, but these tiny critters are full of interesting facts. Through both English and standard Latin-American Spanish, learn how little mice are taken care of and how some of these itty bitty animals are even kept as pets or used to run tests. From tiny pink pups to wild mice invading your home, these animals will help readers learn definitions and early concepts with the use of full-color pictures and a great picture glossary. Strong picture-text correlation aids in comprehension Reading level supports beginning readers Picture glossary helps develop vocabulary...

Many people depend on blue crabs from the Chesapeake Bay for their jobs. But overfishing and changes in the blue crabs' habitats have reduced their numbers. Learn how scientists have stepped in to study these blue beauties so that they can keep a healthy crab population. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step of the engineering design process and is...

Have you ever thought about how a soccer field is different from a football field? Or how a tennis court is different from a basketball court? Each sport has a surface with a purpose! Explore partitioned shapes with this Spanish math book that seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach math concepts. Text features include images, a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to build students' vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems, sidebars, and math diagrams...

This title covers the major drivers of the Latin American region’s economy, including exports of agricultural products, petroleum and minerals, and manufactured goods, along with the service and tourism industries. Despite recent improvements, the Latin American economy remains dependent on commodity exports to the West, presenting a challenge to the region’s long-term future. When used in the classroom, this resource provides readers with the tools they need to analyze concepts in economics and how they affect the countries of Latin America.