Memento mori

Desde que era más pequeño tenía un sueño que se repetía casi todas las noches. Soñaba con dragones, con volar con los dragones, con aquella enorme puerta ricamente labrada y con las tres palabras mágicas que la abrían. Soñaba con un mundo mágico donde vivían todas esas criaturas tan fantásticas. Draconia es un mágico lugar protegido por montañas y tiene un lago tan cristalino que parece un espejo. En él habitan unas criaturas que lo diferencian de otros lugares: los dragones. Los hay de distintos tipos : los dragones rojos tienen cuatro garras en cada pata en lugar de cinco,...

Ever wonder how a balloon is made? Follow the journey of a balloon from its beginnings as gooey sap in a tree to its completion at a rubber factory. You'll be surprised to discover what a balloon started out as and how it becomes the bright, air-filled decoration that you enjoy today.

A koala rests comfortably in an Australian eucalyptus forest, penguin families gather on icebergs of Antarctica, an alligator protects her young in its mouth, a hippopotamus teaches her baby the art of bathing, and an elf owl peeks out of its cactus nest. These captivating images, taken by some of the world's leading wildlife photographers, introduce young children to similarities that exist between the animal world and their own. Photographs of animal habitats from all over the world teach young readers that all living creatures live in special places they call home. And by seeing animals...

Today’s computers come in all shapes and sizes, but not many people actually know how they’re made. The journey from circuits and wires to a ready-to-use computer is a fascinating exploration of science and engineering. Readers get a look inside their laptops, desktops, and even their tablets as they’re shown step-by-step how these electronic marvels are assembled. Readers will love knowing what goes on inside their own machines, and color photographs and simple instructions will show them how they can build their own computer!

Amusing And Engaging Text Describes How The Color Of An Animal Can Ensure Its survival. Provides Examples Using A Variety Of Animals.