Huracanes (Hurricanes)

Storms are a fascinating topic and a great way to get young readers interested in science. This series uses simple text and dramatic, full-color photos to take students inside nature's powerful and deadly storms. Each book explains one kind of storm- what it looks like, how it forms, the damage it can do, and how people can protect themselves from danger.

Forces and motion are key concepts in the elementary science curriculum. This Spanish edition of How Simple Machines Work uses simple text and full-color photographs to help ELL students understand the principles behind simple machines. Each volume includes three diagrams to enhance comprehension. The text uses authentic language and is designed to build reading skills as well as knowledge of basic science concepts.

“Al tener el armario vacío, pude observar en el fondo del lateral derecho una hendidura que me produjo curiosidad, porque pensé que se estaba estropeando, aunque las condiciones de temperatura y humedad eran óptimas para su conservación. Pasé los dedos por ella y vi una tabla que se diferenciaba, por la veta de la madera, del resto del suelo del armario; insistí tocando y estuve segura de que aquella tabla se podía levantar.” Demonios en el armario propone una búsqueda del ser a partir de una trama entretenida y una prosa fluida. María Montesinos, protagonista de la historia,...

El valor y los sueños. Poemas escogidos (1970-2016) es una antología de la obra de Luis Alberto de Cuenca, pero no es una antología más. Tras una introducción general a su poesía, brinda al lector un completo recorrido de más de 150 poemas por los libros «oficiales» del poeta –teniendo en cuenta títulos habitualmente orillados como Los retratos o La mujer y el vampiro– y, además, añade una veintena de textos poco conocidos o inéditos, nunca recopilados en ninguno de sus libros al uso, y otra veintena de traducciones del poeta, tratando con ello de ofrecer la imagen más...

A trip to Comic-Con becomes an adventure in learning division! Join Zach as he travels to San Diego to attend his very first comic book convention. Along the way, learn about the history of comic books and comic book conventions, and meet the dedicated fans who make Comic-Con one of the most widely attended comic book conventions in the world. This book combines math and literacy skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, math charts and diagrams, sidebars, and practice problems make learning division relevant and fun. Text...

For ages, the idea of machines that think and act on their own has gripped scientists, thinkers, and the general public. This book explores the history of artificial intelligence (A.I.), and how science fiction is quickly becoming science fact. It examines the technologies involved in A.I. and its inevitable effects on work, life, health, and many other aspects of human society. Rooted in history and science, this book provides an inside look at a topic that captivates engineers, scientists, and dreamers, but also raises important ethical issues and challenges how we see ourselves and our...