Ingeniería asombrosa: El London Eye: Números pares e impares

Over the years, people have looked for ways to improve our imperfect sight. This has led us to the world of optics, which is the study of light and how it travels. What are some of these innovations that have changed how we see the world, and how do they work? Find the answers to these questions with this Smithsonian Informational Text! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this 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...

What do churros, macarons, and strudel have in common? In order to bake them successfully, pastry chefs must use fractions! Students will learn comparing fractions while engaged in reading about delectable desserts from around the world. This Spanish book combines mathematics and literacy skills, and uses practical, real-world examples of problem solving to teach math and language arts content. The glossary, index, and table of contents will further understanding of reading and math concepts, and the full-color images, practice problems, and math graphs and charts make learning math easy,...

Our toilets toil away for us every day. Yet, they get little thanks for their hard work! When you think of toilets, you probably picture one in your home. But, toilets can be very different around the world. At first glance, a toilet is a simple device, but they are critical for proper sanitation. There are many people worldwide who do not have access to a toilet. Let's dive into an exploration of the history, importance, and inner workings of toilets! This Spanish book combines math and literacy skills and uses everyday examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The...

Take a trip to the city and practice addition! This charming title follows the story of a family who visits the city for the day, discovering how many ways addition and early STEM skills are a part of transportation and daily life. Students will add ticket prices, travel times, passengers, taxis, and more! Vibrant images, fun practice problems, and helpful mathematical charts help young readers practice addition and early STEM themes. This book makes addition fun and encourages children to see what they can add in their daily lives!

Una tarde de domingo, tres canónigos (el abad, don Fidel; don Ignacio, director del coro, y don Benito) y dos sacerdotes jóvenes (Manolo, el conductor del coche, y Ángel) se dirigen a merendar a la casa de un sacerdote de pueblo, un amigo suyo llamado Mero. De forma inesperada encuentran en la carretera a un personaje que, en apariencia, se halla malherido. Se trata de un atípico peregrino que confiesa su pretensión de recorrer el Camino de Santiago. Su inquietante personalidad convertirá el gesto de caridad de los sacerdotes al recogerlo en una fuente de conflictos. Su presencia altera ...

Esta obra, que supuso una auténtica renovación de los estudios bíblicos, es considerada actualmente todo un clásico de su especialidad. Constituye un excelente compendio de la orientación hermenéutica seguida por Othmar Keel desde sus primeros trabajos: el estudio del Antiguo Testamento a partir de la comparación del texto con la iconografía del Próximo Oriente antiguo. La aproximación iconográfica desarrolla la vinculación de los sistemas ortográficos del Próximo Oriente con sus respectivas artes pictóricas y explora el carácter de representación evocadora tanto de la...

Algunos de los t tulos recogidos en este volumen: "R quiem por Yarini", "Santa Camila de la Habana Vieja", "Recuerdos de Tulipa", "Mar a Antonia". Obras que suman una diversidad de tem ticas, tendencias, lenguajes y estilos en los que cabe medir la ambici n con que se ponen los conocimientos de la moderna dramaturgia cubana.