Los monumentos de Texas (Texas Monuments)

Ámbar y Azul, dos gemelas curiosas (aunque, a veces, demasiado graciosillas), emprenden un intrépido viaje en busca del misterioso ADN en compañía de Pío, un pollito sabio que conoce las respuestas a todas las preguntas. Los tres protagonistas se vuelven de tamaño microscópico y exploran una célula habitada por represores insufribles, ribosomas novatos, proteínas todoterreno y otras moléculas divertidas y estructuras celulares que ejercen un papel clave en los procesos que constituyen los fundamentos de la genética.

Beginning readers will be captivated by the creatures they meet in this Spanish translation of Prehistoric Creatures. The simple text describes ancient animals that swam the seas, soared through the skies, and roamed the Earth long before people existed. Each book describes a group of dinosaurs that shared one or two fascinating features. Dazzling illustrations help bring these amazing creatures to life!

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. Students will examine the land purchases that doubled the size of America to include the Louisiana Territory, the Texas Territory, the Oregon Country, Florida, and Alaska. They’ll also learn about significant battles such as the Alamo, the Battle of San Jacinto, the Mexican-American War, and more. With a visually appealing layout, this...

As they say, necessity is the mother of invention, and this book introduces readers to 14 women who invented very useful, helpful items. They include Chicago native Margaret Wilcox who invented the car heater, Indiana native Marion O'Brien Donovan who invented disposable diapers, Pennsylvania native Stephanie Kwolek who invented Kevlar, and Austria-born actress Hedy Lamar whose secret communications systems led to the creation of WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS.