Aviones del pasado (Planes of the Past)

Aircraft carriers are truly the fortresses of the sea! Students will get an inside–out view of these incredible floating cities, from how they are constructed to how they function as important parts of a country’s defense. Students also will learn about the various aircraft that are on board and the crew that keeps aircraft carriers in ship shape!

"Brief text introduces the concepts of long and short, comparing some of the world's longest animals with animals that are short -- in both English and Spanish"--Provided by publisher.

Advances in science have changed our world, all thanks to the scientists behind important discoveries. Some of the most important discoveries have come from female scientists, who were as unique for their work as they were for being trailblazers in a male-dominated industry. This text offers a biographical treatment of such important scientists as Marie Curie, Rachel Carson, and Jane Goodall, as well as others who have made it possible for women of the future to have a career in science. Age-appropriate text, fact boxes, historical and modern images, and a comprehensive timeline complete the...

Un libro ideal para los pequeños con el que aprenderán palabras nuevas mientras se divierten colocando los imanes de sus animales favoritos.

Conceptos y términos económicos para adolescentes y jóvenes adultos ¿Cuál fue el origen de las monedas? ¿Qué pasaría si de repente un banco decidiera producir más dinero? Economía para mentes inquietas resuelve todas estas dudas y muchas otras: desde conceptos como el funcionamiento de los mercados y las leyes de la oferta y la demanda a aspectos más cotidianos como las divisas, el control del gasto o el ahorro. Hasta los conceptos más oscuros son fáciles de entender, gracias a un texto cercano, magníficas ilustraciones y esquemas visuales. Economía para mentes inquietas es...