Escalar y saltar

Readers may never expect that they might free fall to Earth, but if they have ever dived into a pool, that's exactly what they've done. This Spanish-translated book shows readers how Newton's three laws of motion affect divers, skydivers, and mountain climbers' movements. Readers discover who uses gravity, who works against it, and all other forces that contribute to a successful dive or climb. After reading this Spanish-translated book, readers can decide if they will ever be interested in engaging in one of these extreme sports.

Cómo funcionan los juguetes

Readers won't have to disassemble their favorite toys to discover what makes them work. This Spanish-translated book explores electric, magnetic, and motion-powered toys from design to function. It introduces readers to six simple machines and explains how they use force and motion to do work. Not every toy is a technological marvel. Readers learn about time-honored favorites including the rocking horse, Slinky, and rattles.

Cómo funcionan los parques de diversiones

This Spanish-translated book will be a hit with both thrill seekers and with those who prefer to stay safely on the ground. After an introduction to Newton's three laws of motion, readers learn the mechanics of various amusement park rides including roller coasters, Ferris wheels, merry-go-rounds, and gravity rides. They learn how to measure motion, and how kinetic and potential energy apply to their favorite rides.

La búsqueda de la velocidad: Los vehículos

The need for speed is the motivating factor in this engaging, Spanish book. Readers learn the history of travel from the very slow to the supersonic and beyond, including everything in between. They learn and discover the factors that influence motion for all types of vehicles: land, air, and water alike. They also learn different ways to measure speed and read about energy uses for different vehicles. With greater speed comes greater risk. Readers learn how engineers are always seeking new and better ways to keep people safe as they travel faster and go farther.

La búsqueda de lo mejor personal: Los deportes individuales

Sports offer opportunities for readers to learn and apply concepts and principles related to force and motion. Readers learn how science plays a critical factor in any athlete's quest to be the best at his or her sport. They read how mass is related to acceleration and velocity. Physics and aerodynamics affect many sports and help athletes strategize their next moves against their opponents. This Spanish-translated book covers a variety of interesting sports suitable for the casual to the most fanatic sporting enthusiast.

Los terremotos

Most of the Earth's changes happen over millions of years, but earthquakes can force significant changes to the land in just a few moments. Readers will learn the science of plate tectonics and its role in the development of earthquakes around the globe. They will also learn that not all rocks are created equal. In fact, rocks are all different ages! This Spanish-translated book concludes with images of the damage and destruction that earthquakes can cause.

Los volcanes

Images of an erupting volcano can be mesmerizing. Readers may be surprised to learn that volcanoes erupt every day. Some erupt constantly, while others lie dormant for years or even centuries. Through engaging text and brilliant photos in this Spanish title, readers learn what happens beneath the Earth to cause a volcanic eruption and the different structures beneath the Earth that cause new land to form.

Los tornados

As far as dangerous weather goes, tornadoes may be the most fierce and powerful of storms. Readers will learn how and where tornadoes hit, and how people protect themselves from life-threatening winds. While most people run away from tornadoes, storm chasers actually run after these swirling masses! With this Spanish-translated book, readers will be highly engaged from cover to cover as they learn the science behind these storms.

Los huracanes

Hurricanes plague the tropics from June through November. Some years bring just a handful of storms. Other years, meteorologists run out of names because there are so many. In this Spanish title, readers learn how and where these storms form and the dangers they pose to the land and people who live in Gulf and Atlantic coast regions.

Las inundaciones y las ventiscas

Floods and blizzards may be very different, but they do have some things in common. In this Spanish book, readers will discover they have one vital ingredient in common: water. Readers will learn the powerful forces of water as it pertains to floods and blizzards. They also discover that although these two forces of nature can cause difficulties for people, they are nature's way of cleaning up and re-nourishing the land.

Los incendios

Perhaps nothing is more frightening than seeing a forest fire rage out of control. Sometimes, however, fires are set intentionally to benefit the environment. In this Spanish title, readers will learn what fire is, how it burns, and how fires can both help and harm the areas they affect.

Mi comunidad

Children will be inspired to tell their own stories with this wordless reader, filled with engaging, colorful images that show the people and places that are commonly part of a young child's community. This book allows for a wonderful shared reading experience for children who do not yet know how to read or who are just beginning to learn. The images tell a story of their own.

Puedo hacer cualquier cosa

A little girl uses her imagination to dream of all the things she can be and do when she grows up. You can read the book and dream along with her. Soon you will also say, I can be anything!" This book has been translated into Spanish and allows for a wonderful shared reading experience for children who are beginning readers and is an excellent tool for building the confidence new readers need to embark on the adventures that await them while reading!

Vieja madre Hubbard

Old Mother Hubbard works hard to take care of her pet dog. Read about her troubles as she travels around town to find her playful pup everything it needs. This book has been translated into Spanish and allows for a wonderful shared reading experience for children who are just beginning to learn to read. The familiar rhyme and images help new readers tell the story" either as they read or as they are read to.

El tiempo

Children will be inspired to tell their own stories with this wordless reader, filled with engaging, colorful images that show what we can see and do in the different types of weather. This book allows for a wonderful shared reading experience for children who do not yet know how to read or who are just beginning to read. The images tell a story of their own.

¿Qué tipo de tiempo?

What kind of weather are we having today? What clothes should I wear? Children will want to answer these questions as they read this delightful book about weather and how to dress for it. This book has been translated into Spanish and allows for a wonderful shared reading experience for children who are beginning readers and is an excellent tool for building the confidence new readers need to embark on the adventures that await them while reading!

La pequeña arañita

Everybody's favorite little spider comes to life as it braves the rain in this enchantingly illustrated version of the traditional rhyme The Itsy Bitsy Spider." This book has been translated into Spanish and allows for a wonderful shared reading experience for children who are just beginning to read. The familiar rhyme and images help new readers "tell the story" either as they read or as they are read to.

Todo sobre mí

Children will be inspired to tell their own stories with this wordless reader, filled with engaging, colorful images that show the typical activities that are part of a young child's day. This book allows for a wonderful shared reading experience for children who do not yet know how to read or who are just beginning to learn. The images tell a story of their own.

Yo soy especial

No one else is just like me. I am special, you can see. This delightful rhyming story shows children that they are special in so many ways. This book has been translated into Spanish and allows for a wonderful shared reading experience for children who are beginning readers and is an excellent tool for building the confidence new readers need to embark on the adventures that await them while reading!

Osito, Osito, di buenas noches

A delightful teddy bear sleeps, plays, eats, and learns through his day, just like you do, in this sweetly illustrated version of the traditional poem. This book has been translated into Spanish and allows for a wonderful shared reading experience for children who are just beginning to learn to read. The familiar rhyme and images help new readers tell the story" either as they read or as they are read to.

La liebre y la tortuga

Act out the classic folk story of The Tortoise and the Hare! This Spanish-translated script features roles written to match different reading levels, supporting differentiation and English language learner strategies. By utilizing differentiation strategies, teachers can assign specific roles to their readers based on each student's current reading level. This feature allows everyone to get involved in the same activity, build fluency through performance, and feel successful!

While performing with others, students will practice interacting cooperatively, reading aloud, and using expressive voices and gestures to better tell the story. This script also features an accompanying poem and song to give readers additional fluency practice. This leveled script is the perfect tool for a classroom of diverse readers.