El Avestruz

These titles look at many of the animals typically found in zoos, covering such topics as appearance, behavior, and babies. Vivid photographs compare the habitat and diet of each animal, both in the wild and the zoo.

Besides oil, Texas has long been associated with cattle and agriculture. Learning about these industries will allow readers understand how valuable their development is to the growth of the state of Texas, as well as America's economy.

This book gives students an in-depth look at how large telescopes work. The wonder and awe of space and the scientific instruments we use to study it both come shining through in this fascinating book. Full-color diagrams and illustrations will help students visualize how the technology of telescopes works. Students will learn about the creation of mirrors 8 meters wide and telescope teams that work together to create a telescope as powerful as if it had a mirror the size of the Earth!

Learn the secrets to artful cupcakes, oven-fresh bread, and other delicious baked goods in this delightful nonfiction title. Readers will learn how mathematics helps bakers measure their ingredients to make tasteful treats. Featuring vibrant images and charts, informative text, and fun, intriguing facts, this Spanish-translated nonfiction book will leave children fascinated by all the details that go into baking their favorite treats--like doughnuts and cookies!

Imagina el verano perfecto, lejos de un hogar en el que no estás a gusto, en un país diferente y lleno de posibilidades; viviendo en mitad del campo y en compañía de una familia que te quiere, enamorándote como nunca lo has hecho. Ahora imagina que un día estallan las bombas y que, junto a quien es el amor de tu vida, tienes que aprender a sobrevivir en medio de una guerra sin sentido. Puedes imaginarlo o leer esta novela.