Tiempo extremo (Extreme Weather)

Learn about the Earth and the Moon with this engaging Spanish science reader. With easy-to-read text, this book teaches students important scientific concepts and vocabulary including the phases of the Moon, the movement of the Earth around the sun, and the rotation of the Earth. Aligned to state and national standards, the book contains nonfiction text features like an index, a glossary, captions, bold font, and detailed images to keep students connected to the text. A hands-on science experiment helps students apply what they have learned and develops critical thinking skills.

"Provides clues about an owl's physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats in a guessing game format."--From source other than the Library of Congress

This bilingual book allows young readers to enter Celia Cruz's life as she becomes a well-known singer in her homeland of Cuba, then moves to New York City and Miami where she and others create a new type of music called salsa. School Library Journal has named My Name is Celia a]n exuberant picture-book biography ...a brilliant introduction to a significant woman and her music.

Paperback volume with folded card pages affixed to fold-out hardcover case in the shape of a circus tent.

Nací cuando mis padres ya no se querían", recuerda Adriana, mucho después de que todo haya sucedido. Por ello, la niña se crea un paraiso propio, poblado por amigos imaginarios y una familia de su elección. Esta felicidad a medida se ve perturbada cuando Adriana debe iniciar el periplo escolar y entrar definitivamente en el mundo de los adultos, un entorno que le resulta ajeno cuando no hostil. Sin embargo, siempre queda un refugio bajo las relucientes estrellas escondidas en los cristales de la lámpara del salón.