Chismógrafo Onix

Joseph Wambaugh, maestro del thriller policíaco, ha vuelto con una adictiva novela focalizada una vez más en los oficiales de policía de la Hollywood Station del LAPD; en concreto en el papel que juegan los «cuervos», nombre popular de la Agencia de Relaciones Comunitarias (CRO), compuesto de policías que no están satisfechos en las calles y que se sienten más seguros velando por la «calidad de vida» de los vecinos. Los policías de Wambaugh reiteran que se sienten aplastados por el peso de la vigilancia federal que sobrevino tras varias olas de escándalos relacionados con el...

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 a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step of the engineering design process and is perfect for makerspace activities. It ...

Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of problem decomposition. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how problem decomposition works in the real world. In this book, readers will learn how to break down their research into different kinds of sources. This ...

Introduce students to one of the greatest presidents in American history, Abraham Lincoln. In this engaging and informational Spanish-translated biography, readers will learn about the amazing things that Lincoln accomplished during his presidency, and why he is considered a hero today. Build reading skills and strengthen social studies knowledge with this engaging book!