De camino a la escuela. Cómo son los escolares en otras partes del mundo

Young children are natural problem-solvers and always looking for answers, especially when it involves interesting animals. This Spanish-language edition of Scaly Swimmers provides young curious readers with striking visual clues and simply written hints. Using the photos and text, readers rely on visual literacy skills, reading, and reasoning as they solve the animal mystery. Clearly written facts give readers a deeper understanding of how the animal lives. Additional text features, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

Un libro para propiciar el pensamiento y estimular el diálogo sobre los temas fundamentales. Desde muy pequeños aprendemos que las ideas se oponen y comprenden una gracias a la otra: la oscuridad sólo se entiende en oposición a la luz, la alegría a través de la tristeza, el frío por el calor... Luego, nuestro pensamiento se vuelve más sutil y nos permite comprender nociones más abstractas. Pero siempre continúa necesitando a los contrarios para progresar y ayudarnos a comprender la realidad y a nosotros mismos. Este libro propone al joven lector (y también a los mayores) una forma...

For many years, people believed there were nine planets that orbited the sun. Now we say there are eight. What happened to the ninth planet, Pluto? What are the different planets like? What exactly makes a planet a planet? These are the many intriguing questions answered with this high-interest book, crafted to be accessible for readers of all levels. Young astronomers will be especially fascinated by the stunning photographs and the "Make the Grade" fact boxes.

Did you know that the first wheel was not invented for transportation or that the system used to create computers was based on the functionality of a sewing machine? In a fun way, this book teaches the history behind inventions that have changed the way we live, from Ancient Mesopotamia to the present. Important details appear at the bottom of each page, including the name of the inventor, the time period, and the place where it occurred.