Pushed ashore by powerful earthquakes and other geological events, tsunamis are fast-moving, gigantic waves with the strength and size to wipe out entire towns. Readers will learn about some of history's most devastating tsunamis and find out why they caused so much damage. They will also learn how experts predict tsunamis and what people can do to protect against these deadly waves.
One six-year-old black girl dared to go to an all-white school—and helped change the course of history!
In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges walked through an angry crowd to claim her right to equal education. This is the true story of an extraordinary little girl who helped shape our country when she became the first African American to attend an all-white school in New Orleans. With simple text and historical photographs, this easy reader—written by Ruby Bridges herself—explores an amazing moment in history and the courage of a girl who stayed strong in the face of racism.
Learn all about these animals and where they go during winter!
During the cold winter months, some animals go into a deep sleep called hibernation. You'd be surprised to learn about all of the other animals that hibernate besides bears, like squirrels, skunks, chipmunks and bats.
Children will learn how an animal prepares for hibernation by stuffing itself with food so that it can survive in its dormant months and how animals prepare "safe spots," like dens and burrows, so that they will be protected from predators as they sleep.
It’s boys vs. girls when the noisiest, most talkative, and most competitive fifth graders in history challenge one another to see who can go longer without talking.
Who can talk less for two whole days, boys or girls? The fifth graders at Laketon Elementary are the noisiest class in history, so when Dave Packer challenges Lynsey Burgess to a boys vs. girls "no talking" contest, it's not going to be easy for either side.
Teachers and school administrators are in an uproar, until an innovative teacher sees how the kids’ experiment can provide a terrific and unique lesson in communication - and that's when things get really interesting.
In No Talking, Andrew Clements portrays a battle of wills between some spunky kids and a creative teacher with the perfect pitch for elementary school life that made Frindle an instant classic.
Four Kids. One mountain.
They come from all across America to be the youngest kid ever to climb Everest. But only one will reach the top first. The competition is fierce. The challenge is breathtaking. At the higher peaks, disaster strikes. Lexile 750, 144 páginas, Tapa Blanda, 1x14x20 cms, Gordon Korman, 8 a 14 años.
When my old friend Professor von Volt called to ask for help, I agreed immediately -- even though it meant trekking halfway around the world to Mouse Everest! The trip was long and dangerous. I almost froze my tail off along the way. And then I was kidnapped by a yeti!
Walt Disney always loved to entertain people. His Family was poor, and the happiest time of his childhood was spent living on a farm in Missouri. His affection for small-town life is reflected in Disneyland Main Streets around the world.
London: Reginald Kenneth Dwight, Elton John, he started piano at three. Classical music, and then rock and roll. Since his first album in 1969 he has dominated the world with Songs like Your Song, Crocodile Rock and Can You Feel the Love Tonight.
19 beautiful towers, the high walls of the Kremlin with cathedrals, treasure-filled museums, and the Russian capitol. This Moscow fortress has had its dark days. Tales of spying, murder, missing children, and lost treasure are part of it's history.
Explore the wonders and beauty of the Amazon. Human beings have inhabited the banks of the Amazon River since 13,000 BC and yet they make up just a small percentage of the "population" of this geographic wonderland.
"Back in 775 BC, athletes from all over Ancient Greece came together to compete in various games. The contests were held every four years and winning athletes brought honor and respect to their homelands.
Unlikely animals working together! Animals and plants work together in unique ways. Some of these symbiotic relationships are unexpected, like a large rhinoceros needing the help of a small bird, all of them are essential for the animal's survival. Lexile 670, Guided Reading Level N, 32 páginas, Tapa Blanda, 1x16x23 cms, Gabrielle Reyes, 5 a 8 años.
All-new, easy-to-read riddles by Jean Marzollo are paired with fun photographs culled from previously published I Spy books to create an I Spy easy reader. With rhythm, rhyme, and picture clues, this book is written to support the newest reader.
A bird saying "moo" instead of "tweet." Moo Bird is different from the other birds in his nest. He feels he doesn't belong. So Moo Bird goes in search of where he DOES belong. Will Cow want to be his friend? At last, Moo Bird finds a friend.... Who?
What causes a meteor shower? Dive into the many components that make each planet distinctive and exceptional, as well as explore many of the other components that make up Space. Grades 3-5 introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects. Lexile 880, 48 páginas, Tapa Blanda, 1x18x21 cms, J.A. Kelley, 8 a 14 años.
Kimberly Drew shows us that art and protest are inextricably linked. Drawing on her personal experience through art toward activism, Drew challenges us to create space for the change that we want to see in the world.
Rosie the hen leaves the chicken coop and sets out for a little walk. Right behind her is the fox, slyly trying to catch up with her. Este libro Gigante es ideal para Profesoras, para "La Hora del Cuento" y enseñar arriba, abajo, alrededor y mucho más.
Everyone in Caitlin's class wrote to an unknown student somewhere in a distant place. Martin was lucky to even receive a pen-pal letter. That letter was the beginning of a correspondence that spanned six years and changed two lives.
A veces hacer lo que te piden es fácil... Pero entonces recuerdas que esperar tu turno es aburrido, que NO TIENES GANAS de bañarte y que ODIAS el sabor de las arvejas. ¡Así que, a veces, simplemente NO QUIERES! A partir de distintas situaciones cotidianas, estas páginas hablan de manera divertida y cercana sobre el manejo de emociones muy comunes entre los más pequeños. Por ejemplo, el "no quiero". Un libro para niños (y sus padres) escrito por el conocido autor Tim Knapman e ilustrado por el galardonado Joe Berger.
Los maravillosos objetos de este libro pertenecen a la colección del Museo Británico y proceden de muchas civilizaciones, tanto del pasado como del presente.
Te invitamos a explorar y conocer más sobre ellos, así como también del lugar, la época y la cultura de la que formaron parte, visitando museos, buscando información por internet y leyendo otros textos de tu interés.
A través de coloridas pestañas muy fáciles de manipular, los más pequeños ampliarán su vocabulario aprendiendo más de 250 palabras que también podrán escuchar en inglés escaneando el código QR de la última página.
Este hermoso y colorido libro tiene como protagonistas a pequeños dinosaurios que entretendrán con distintas sorpresas a los más chicos de la casa. Cada una de las escenas tiene como objetivo facilitar la enseñanza del lenguaje y fomentar el uso de las habilidades motoras finas, todo a través de solapas gruesas bajo las cuales podrán descubrir las tareas que deben hacer antes de irse a dormir. Incluye puntas redondeadas para que niños y niñas exploren por sí solos con total seguridad.
Muchas niñas y niños curiosos quieren conocer el mundo. Este libro está repleto de todo tipo de objetos fascinantes que podrán encontrar en su propia casa. Diviértete con los más pequeños mientras los ayudas a descubrir las cosas maravillosas que nos rodean.
Muchas niñas y niños curiosos quieren conocer el mundo. Este libro está repleto de todo tipo de objetos fascinantes que podrán encontrar al aire libre. Diviértete con los más pequeños mientras los ayudas a descubrir las cosas maravillosas que nos rodean.
Muchas niñas y niños curiosos quieren conocer el mundo. Este libro está repleto de todo tipo de objetos fascinantes que podrán encontrar en la granja. Diviértete con los más pequeños mientras los ayudas a descubrir las cosas maravillosas que nos rodean.
101 animales para descubrir forma parte de una nueva serie de aprendizaje temprano para niños y niñas que comienzan a explorar el mundo que los rodea. Las páginas de cartón con simpáticas ilustraciones estimulan las habilidades de localización y búsqueda mientras los pequeños aprenden los nombres de los animales y relacionan cada grupo con su entorno. Incluye cinco escenas bellamente ilustradas por Rebecca Jones, además de actividades sobre los colores, los bebés de los animales y ¡mucho más!