George Washington Carver

A Rube Goldberg machine is designed to perform a simple task through a series of elaborate steps. These simple machines are named after Reuben “Rube” Goldberg, an American cartoonist, engineer, and inventor. Learn how these fun machines work and ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this informational text features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Perfect for school reports and projects, this Spanish book...

En la pequeña comunidad budista de Dag Shang Kagyu, ubicada en el prepirineo aragonés, se dan cita las gentes más dispares en un ambiente dirigido al recogimiento y al encuentro con uno mismo, pero en el que no se puede evitar que también confluyan todas las pasiones humanas, hasta el punto de dar lugar al asesinato. El designado para investigar el caso es un inspector que acaba de cruzar el umbral de los 40 años y que no podrá impedir el desconcierto en un mundo que le es ajeno. Lejos del heroísmo, tiene que vencerse a sí mismo para seguir adelante, tarea en la que le es de...

There are seven million horses in the United States! Early readers will learn all about horses and stallions in this appealing, Spanish-translated nonfiction title that features vibrant photos, captivating facts, and simple, informative text. With a picture glossary and helpful definitions, readers will discover there is much to learn as they move from cover to cover.

How much life can one cubic foot hold? Read how photographer David Liittschwager and zoologist Chris Meyer studied life in one cubic foot, and how their findings can teach us about life on the entire planet. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, it features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering design process....