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.

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...

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.

"ÅQuâe significa estar enojado? Aunque el enojo no sea agradable, Æes una emociâon que todos sentimos! Los niänos aprenderâan a identificar el momento en que estâan enojados y câomo manejar sus sentimientos. Las fotos grandes y expresivas ayudan a ilustrar câomo se ve el enojo. Se incluye una actividad de reflexiâon que permite a los niänos explorar sus sentimientos"--

Benjamín Prado ha publicado las novelas Raro (1995), Nunca le des la mano a un pistolero zurdo (1996), Dónde crees que vas y quién te crees que eres (1997), Alguien se acerca (1998), No sólo el fuego (1999), La nieve está vacía (2000), Mala Gente que camina (2006) y Operación Gladio (2011), y el libro de relatos Jamás saldré vivo de este mundo (2004). Sus primeros cinco libros de poesía están reunido en el volumen Ecuador (2002, 2005, 2009). Depués ha publicado Iceberg (2002), que en esta segunda edición incluye dos nuevos poemas, y Marea humana (2007). También es autor de los...