Siglo XXII: El futuro del espacio (22nd Century: Future of Space)

In this stimulating, Spanish-translated nonfiction book, readers will discover the various types of friction--including rolling friction, sliding friction, fluid friction, and static friction--and the huge impact it has on nature, machines, and our lives. In addition, readers are encouraged to perform basic experiments to assist in the understanding of friction, kinetic energy, and water resistance. With real-life examples, colorful images, accommodating graphs and charts, and informational text, this title will inspire and engage children.

Engineers have built some incredible things. But with every new feat, there is failure. Readers will learn about engineering feats like the Titanic, the Hindenburg, the Hoover Dam, and more in this engaging nonfiction title that has been translated into Spanish. This title features brilliant images, charts, and intriguing facts in conjunction with informational text and mathematic skills to keep readers active and engaged.

What does swimming in a pool, drinking through a straw, breathing in air, and circulating blood all have in common? They all require a form of air or water pressure! Readers will discover the variety of ways that air and water pressure make an impact on our lives and the things in them. This fact-filled, Spanish-translated nonfiction title includes real-life examples and basic experiments to aid in the development of understanding physic and scientific concepts. Readers will be introduced to and learn about Archimedes Principle, atmospheric pressure, vacuums, water density, and hydraulics...

With every new feat, there is at least one big failure. Learn about some of the biggest technological feats and failures in human history in this fascinating, Spanish-translated nonfiction title that allows readers to discover some of the technological innovations that have made life easier. Featuring detailed images, charts, and graphs, informational text, and intriguing facts, children will be engaged and captivated from cover to cover! This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

La historia de la ciencia no es ni más ni menos que la historia de nosotros, los seres humanos, tratando de entender y explicar el universo que nos rodea. Y, como nosotros mismos, es contradictoria, misteriosa, intrigante, traicionera, ambiciosa, valiente y, por momentos, insólita. En este libro vas a conocer a personas curiosas, perseverantes, observadoras, testarudas e ingeniosas, y vas a acercarte a los caminos que las llevaron a descubrimientos increíbles, errores catastróficos y, sobre todo, a hacerse nuevas preguntas. La historia de la ciencia está llena de sorpresas, personajes y...

Learn about the rich history of Mission Santa Cruz: how it started, the people who ran it, the indigenous population, and its legacy today.

Un libro ideal para los pequeños con el que aprenderán palabras nuevas mientras se divierten colocando los imanes de sus animales favoritos.

El libro comienza con una novala, La Chica de la Ginebra. Anabela Ríos es una chica que acaba de perder a su madre. Su padre se ha encargado de buscar una nueva familia y su nuevo hermanastro, Gabriel, se convertirá no solo en su cómplice y mayor aliado, sino también en su peor enemigo. La segunda parte del libro es un análisis profundo sobre el alcohol, sus hábitos de consumo y efectos, con todo tipo de información y documentación.