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

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.

Inform readers of the dangers of smoking. Through helpful diagrams, detailed images, and truthful facts, readers are given the tools and information to educate themselves about smoking, tobacco, addiction, and the health problems that smoking can cause. With informational text, an index, glossary of terms, and list of websites, this text encourages children to say no to smoking and peer pressure and to learn what steps they can take to help prevent others from starting. This book has been translated into Spanish.

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.

Virginia, tras su triunfo absoluto en el torneo de Roland Garros, se retira a un pueblecito catalán, donde vive su abuela, para reflexionar sobre su futuro: una lucha constante por el éxito. A Virginia le encanta el tenis, pero, ante todo, quiere ser ella misma, tomar sus propias decisiones, ser una chica normal, encontrar el amor... Una novela que reflexiona sobre las prioridades que se establecen en la vida.

Esta divertida y originalísima novela sobre una saga familiar escandinava constituyó el acontecimiento editorial del año 2005 en Dinamarca, donde además de obtener un notable éxito de público —más de cien mil ejemplares vendidos— fue galardonada con los premios más importantes, entre ellos Autor del Año, Libro del Año y el Golden Laurel, concedido por los libreros de aquel país. Después de pasar unos años en Ámsterdam intentando abrirse camino como pintor, Asger regresa a Dinamarca para despedirse de su abuela Bjørk, que está a punto de morir. De esta manera, el joven se...

Este libro es el resultado de la traducción e interpretación de una gran parte de las cuartetas que conforman la alegada obra profética del autor provenzal. El autor nos introduce de forma magistral en un ameno recorrido por los hechos históricos más sobresalientes y curiosos de los últimos 400 años de la Humanidad con un especial énfasis en los acontecimientos que datan desde los inicios de la Segunda Guerra Mundial hasta las llamadas guerras del "choque de civilizaciones" que se han extendido por el Oriente Medio a partir de los trágicos atentados del 11 de septiembre del 2001. En...

Deforestation, hunting and global warming have endangered countless species. The orangutan, okapi, giant panda and the blue whale are just some of the 30 species on the brink of extinction that are featured in this book. They need your help. The International Conservation Society illustrates how many of these species are left in the wild, and the latest status regarding their natural environment. You'll learn how you can aid endangered species and help sustain the ecosystems that give them life.