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Readers find out what it's like for astronauts to eat, sleep, and work on a manned space flight in this adventurous, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Children will discover what it's like to be weightless in zero gravity, how Mission control helps keep astronauts safe, and what astronauts do during their free time through vivid photographs, interesting, informative text, and stimulating facts.
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This Spanish nonfiction book builds literacy skills while offering engaging content across social studies subject areas. Primary source documents provide an intimate glimpse into what life was like during the 1800s. This text can be purposefully differentiated for various reading levels and learning styles. It contains text features to increase academic vocabulary and comprehension, from captions and bold print to index and glossary. The "Your Turn!"...
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Join a young astronaut as he counts his way through outer space! Teach early readers to count to ten with this Spanish picture book. By using their own words to describe what is happening in each illustration, children will develop their reading skills. Perfect for both native Spanish speakers and those learning Spanish as a second language, this book helps students achieve proficiency in Spanish.
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"Como en casi todas sus obras, en 20.000 leguas de viaje submarino, Julio Verne recurre a la fantasía dramática de la narración para narrarnos los secretos y maravillas del mundo subacuático, en boca del capitán Nemo, al parecer un príncipe indio que, desposeído por los ingleses, navega por los mares del mundo hundiendo barcos ingleses, esta vez en compañía de sus "invitados", el naturalista francés Aronnax, su fiel criado Consejo y el arponero...
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"En 1543, con sólo dieciséis años, deseoso de fortuna y aventuras guerreras, el joven Pedro de Ursúa viaja al Nuevo Mundo. Desembarca en Perú, confiando en que la tierra de los Incas le depare, como a tantos hasta entonces, riqueza y poder; sin embargo, se encuentra con una región turbulenta, dividida entre bandos de conquistadores tan apegados a sus nuevas rapiñas que recelan de cualquier recién llegado. La llegada de su tío Miguel Díaz...
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In the 1500s, European explorers arrived in Texas in search of gold and glory. The Spanish were the first Europeans to arrive. Readers get to discover early Texas history in this fascinating nonfiction book that uses colorful images, intriguing facts, supportive text, and an accommodating glossary, index, and table of contents to introduce readers to various explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Cabeza de Vaca, Francisco Vazquez de Coronado, and...
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Navigation instruments have changed over time. Lodestones, sunstones, and sextants helped early navigators find their way. Modern technology makes navigation more precise than it has ever been. But the roots of navigation still remain. 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...
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"Ana Dakkar, a freshman at Harding-Pencroft Academy, a five-year high school that graduates the best marine scientists, naval warriors, navigators, and underwater explorers in the world, makes astounding discoveries about her heritage and puts her leadership skills to the test against deadly enemies from a rival school"--Publisher.
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"El profesor Pierre Aronnax se hace a la mar en busca de una criatura desconocida que aterroriza a todos los marineros. Un d̕a, el terrible monstruo marino golpea su embarcaci̤n y lo arroja a la profundidad de las aguas. Pero all̕ le espera una gran sorpresa: la bestia feroz es en realidad un submarino, el mayor y m̀s maravilloso que se haya visto nunca. Se llama Nautilus y lo comanda el Capit̀n Nemo. ¿l salva al profesor y sus compąeros y...
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"¿Sabías que los cohetes espaciales tienen la punta en forma de cono? Esta forma los ayuda a moverse con más facilidad. Descubre más cosas en 'El cohete espacial', uno de los títulos de la serie Descubriendo el espacio. Desde los astronautas y los cohetes hasta el Sol y la Luna, cada título de esta serie lleva a los lectores de viaje para aprender sobre el universo y las formas de explorarlo"--
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Bajo la Estrella Polar es una nueva epopeya histórica de la premiada autora de La ternura de los lobos, especialmente recomendada para fans de Donna Tartt, Sarah Waters o Jessie Burton.
Flora Mackie cruzó por primera vez el Círculo Polar Ártico a la edad de doce años. En 1889, esta hija de un capitán ballenero de Dundee (Escocia), apodada por la prensa "La Reina de las Nieves", se propuso convertirse en científica y exploradora. Tras luchar...
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Learn about outer space exploration, from the Hubble telescope to the latest space shuttle launches, in this delightful, Spanish-translated nonfiction title! Readers will learn about famous astronauts, the history of exploring space, and what the future holds for space exploration through vivid images and photographs, informative text, and intriguing facts. With a glossary and index, readers will want to learn all they can about exploring space!
14) Día de la Raza
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Introduces the life and accomplishments of Christopher Colombus, how Columbus Day became a holiday, and how it is celebrated in the United States.
16) La luna
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RESUMEN: Este libro se trata de la luna -- como se formó segun los cientificos, como es, el tamaño, la órbita y las fases, y como se relaciona con la Tierra.
This title will cover how scientists think our moon came to be, what it looks like, its size, its orbit and phases, and how it interacts with Earth.
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"In 1528, a Spanish expedition founders off the coast of Florida. the lone survivor, Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca, discovers an ancient Indian tribe. Learning their mystical and mysterious culture, he becomes a healer and a leader. But this New World collides with the Old World when Spanish conquistadors arrive to enslave the Indians. Cabeza de Vaca must confront his own people and his past"--Container.
18) El sistema solar
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"We will never be able to visit the distant stars that twinkle overhead each night, but scientists are still learning more each day about the furthest reaches of the universe. This informative, colorful book will introduce students to the life and death of stars, the structure of galaxies, dark matter, and other fascinating areas of exploration beyond the solar system"--
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This fascinating, Spanish-translated nonfiction reader will allow elementary readers to discover the dangerous and strange creatures of the deep ocean. Readers come along on deep sea exploration to learn about marine animals they may have never heard of, including gulper eels, yeti crabs, and deep-sea lizardfish. With detailed stunning photos and images, informational text, a glossary of terms, and intriguing facts, children will be excited to learn...
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Curiosity es un robot explorador que recorre los desiertos de Marte en busca de pistas sobre uno de los mayores misterios de la ciencia: ¿ha habido alguna vez vida en el planeta rojo? Descubre la historia de la misión más ambiciosa que ha llegado a Marte con el propio Curiosity como guía. Gracias a unos diagramas fantásticos y fascinantes, este robot explorador nos ofrece un recorrido que nos conduce del laboratorio al planeta vecino para mostrarnos...
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