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Closeup of the entrance to Pabellón Real in Plaza Mayor with crowds of people in the foreground. Spanish caption. Fue durante ese periodo que España alcanzó.

Tour Salamanca, cradle of many historical figures and center of the Golden Age. Discover its rich history, magnificent celebrations, famous architectural designs, and acclaimed university. Learn about the region's contributions to Spain and the wo...Read More

Cartoon. Sylvester at the table, parents leaning over to look at a rock in his hoof. Spanish caption. Uno de sus pasatiempos favoritos.

Sylvester is a donkey who collects pebbles. One day he finds a magic pebble that makes wishes come true. Meeting a hungry lion, a frightened Sylvester wishes to be a rock, then becomes one! His parents are inconsolable until one day when they ar...Read More

Cartoon. African man glances to one side at a mosquito whispering in his ear. Spanish caption. Todavía sigue todo el mundo enojado conmigo?

A cumulative African tale of misadventure begins when Mosquito whispers a lie into Iguana's ears. The chain of events that follow result in an Animal Council meeting where the truth is discovered. Animated version of the Caldecott Medal-winning ...Read More

Color illustration. Boy in hat and cloak holds a shepherd's crook. Spanish caption. En verdad que necesitaba una capa nueva.

Charlie, the shepherd, shears his sheep and makes a new red cloak for winter. Each step is described, and one particular sheep insists on wearing each unfinished piece. Shows how wool clothing is made. Animated version of the American Library A...Read More

Illustration of grandparents holding a string attached to a colorful piñata. A small, blindfolded girl swings a bat at the piñata as a boy stands behind her and watches. Caption. That my mom has filled with candy and gifts.

Shelley, hostess of the Beyond the Page Cafe, reads Alma Flor Ada's book "I Love Saturdays y domingos," a story of a little girl with English- and Spanish-speaking grandparents. The girl learns about different traditions and customs. She loves bot...Read More

Teenage boy speaks with other boys in a park setting. Spanish caption. Encontré que el alcohol puede ser malo para el beisbol.

When a young student, Adam, confronts the question of whether to take his first drink, he receives guidance from a spectral baseball player, who helps him identify his feelings of fear and confusion, and guides him through the decision-making proc...Read More

2 young boys put on bike helmets on a residential street. Spanish caption. Nino as narrator. No me digan que se van a poner eso!

Hosts of a call in program respond to pre-teen and teenage students' questions about peer pressure. Defines the terms "peer group" and "peer pressure" and explains that peer pressure has both positive and negative influences. Discusses ways that p...Read More

3 identical heavyset chefs stir the same bowl of brown batter. Spanish caption. Los panaderos mezclan, amasan.

Presents the animated story of a little boy who dreams he falls out of his bed in the middle of the night and finds himself in a magical place called the night kitchen. In the dream he helps three fat bakers get milk for their cake batter. From th...Read More

Color illustration of a frightened senior woman, taken aback by a long snake crawling along a clothing line while eating clothes. Spanish caption. Y salimos apurados.

Exciting story of a school trip to a peaceful farm that turns wild when Jimmy's pet snake, a boa constrictor, escapes. Animated version of the book by Trinka Hakes Noble.

Max from "Where the Wild Things Are" wears a crown and holds up a scepter as monsters kneel before him. Spanish caption. Y le hicieron rey de todos los monstruos.

Max misbehaves and is sent to his room without supper. While there, he uses his imagination to sail to the place where the wild things are. Max tames these ferocious creatures and becomes their king, but he misses being loved. He soon finds himsel...Read More

Color illustration. Brontosaurus dinosaur waits next to cars at a traffic light. Police officer nearby looks up in wonder. Spanish caption. Nunca había visto a un dinosaurio.

Danny visits the museum and discovers one of the dinosaurs is real. They leave together for a day of adventures, helping people, playing hide and seek, and visiting the zoo. They have great fun until it's time for both to go home. Each is delighte...Read More

One person stands while holding a kite string and the second person sits in a chair while holding the kite. Spanish captions.

Scientists conduct experiments to measure the amount of starch in foods. They also show the way to measure the wind through an experiment with kites. Part of the House of Science Series.

Thermometer in a glass showing a temperature of 93.7. Spanish captions.

In this chapter, other scientists from Kazakhstan will challenge the House of Science Scientists. During the challenge, the scientist answer the question does the temperature at which water or other fluids boil change according to the altitude of ...Read More

Illustration of a blonde boy with a blue shirt and green shorts next to a brunette girl with blue glasses, a yellow shirt, and blue pants. Spanish caption with chico as narrator, "Por eso es muy importante que podamos hablar las cosas."

During puberty, kids develop new interest in things like intimacy. Counselors help students understand the importance of their body how to protect it. They also offer some very important advice on the use of the Internet. Part of the And Now What ...Read More

2 images. On the left is a boy in a blue coat with objects in his hands. On the right is a woman next to a chalkboard in low light. Spanish Caption. "El cine, en la sala oscura no se va a notar."

A lot of time kids do not feel comfortable or confident when entering puberty. Self-esteem is very important. Counselors show how many of the things that kids don’t like about themselves are just what others adore about them. Part of the And Now W...Read More

Man is climbing with a rope on an outdoor climbing wall. Spanish Caption. "Me vaya a la montaña."

Kids must understand and always keep in mind their rights. They have the right to be heard, to have needs and opinions taken into consideration, and to be respected by adults and by their peers. They also have the right to free and confidential ac...Read More

Woman in exercise clothing standing on a running track. Spanish text on image. Spanish Caption. "Soy Rocío. Tengo 14 años, y me gusta correr."

Kids are constantly surrounded by TV, movies, radio, newspapers and Internet. These are effective avenues for exchanging ideas. But too much time in front of a screen is unhealthy, and counselors recommend what to do when that is a problem with k...Read More

Young man in a tan suit jacket looks at a young boy standing at a podium with question marks on it. They are in a white room with colorful question marks on the wall. Spanish Caption. "La próxima vez que vaya al médico."

This chapter explores both the physical and emotional changes of puberty. Students also learn how personalities change and individual identities develop. Part of the And Now What Series.

Colorful illustration of a woman in a yellow dress walking outside with a boy with a red hat and yellow backpack. Spanish Caption. "Y no sólo son más altas, también pueden ser muy fuertes."

Puberty is a difficult stage to go through. This chapter, with humorous scenes and kid’s testimonials, tries to offer a closer look at the changes that students will experience. Part of the And Now What Series.

Powerline junctions as seen from below. Spanish captions.

This chapter provides a summary of the material discussed in the previous twelve chapters. Some of the topics reviewed include: the greenhouse effect, global warming, and climatic changes. This chapter also highlights the consequences associated w...Read More

An industrial plant with multiple smokestacks emitting pollutants. Spanish captions.

Energy has been essential for the development of human activities from the Industrial Revolution to present day. Over the course of history, human consumption of energy has increased significantly. Currently, society depends largely on nonrenewabl...Read More

People wearing swimsuits in the ocean. Spanish captions.

The tourism industry not only generates significant revenue for locales but also contributes to climate change. Currently, it is estimated that the tourism industry generates about five percent of total greenhouse gas emissions. The percentage is ...Read More

Person working on powerlines. Spanish captions.

Global warming is changing the intensity, duration, and frequency of precipitation. These changing climate patterns are altering the water cycle and negatively impacting the environment. As the climate of regions changes, life on earth is signific...Read More

Multiple levels of freeway on and off ramps with vehicles. Spanish captions.

Currently, cities have a fundamental role in the struggle against climate change and harmful environmental practices. But, at the same time, major global cities consume more than two thirds of the world’s energy and release seventy percent of the ...Read More

Many people spraying aerosol cans is greater than an industrial plant. Spanish captions.

Many of our daily activities generate carbon dioxide and contribute to global warming and climatic changes. While carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are necessary for our survival, some research indicates that an increase in their levels ma...Read More