¿Está seco? (What Is Dry?)

"Explains many different ways that children can show manners in the library--in both English and Spanish"--Provided by publisher.

Septiembre de 1973. En Chile se desvanecen las esperanzas de quienes creían que por medios democráticos se podía cuestionar el orden de las cosas. Los cadáveres flotan sobre el río Mapocho, desaparecen ciudadanos, el Estadio Nacional se llena de detenidos. Las imágenes de las calles de Santiago, antes alegres y esperanzadas, son ahora estampa del terror. Los militares lo llenan todo, como un gas denso, letal. Detrás de la estampa de los generales crece el submundo de la tortura. Y es en esos sótanos donde surge de nuevo la esperanza, la ternura y la lucha. De la experiencia vivida...

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 immigration in California from the time of the Gold Rush to the end of the 19th century. 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...

The asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter is an intriguing area of our solar system. Scientists have counted over 670,000 known asteroids there, but there could be millions more not yet found. Readers will discover much more about the asteroid belt in this highinterest book, which blends science and math. They'll read about several topics, such as space missions to the asteroid belt and the difference between an asteroid and a planet, and solve associated math problems-just like actual space scientists do!