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...

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.

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.

Capítulo Siete es un relato verídico y tragicómico de las experiencias vividas durante las trece temporadas en las que su autor trabajó como guía turístico en catorce países de Europa. Es un capítulo de su vida, pero también una visión de algo que a todos, de una forma u otra, nos afecta. El mundo del turismo es cruel y generoso, amargo y dulce, un reflejo de lo peor y lo mejor que hay dentro de nosotros. La verdadera historia que encierra, quizá una gota de agua en el océano, arroja la luz cegadora de la honestidad sobre un mundo de hipocresía y codicia donde, sin embargo, no...

For many years, people believed there were nine planets that orbited the sun. Now we say there are eight. What happened to the ninth planet, Pluto? What are the different planets like? What exactly makes a planet a planet? These are the many intriguing questions answered with this high-interest book, crafted to be accessible for readers of all levels. Young astronomers will be especially fascinated by the stunning photographs and the "Make the Grade" fact boxes.

¿Cómo te va a ayudar esta guía? ERRORES Y HORRORES MAYÚSCULOS es una guía práctica y visual para no cometer las faltas de ortografía más frecuentes y resolver dudas. Y lo conseguirás sin tener que aprender aburridas teorías o complicadas normas. ¿Cómo? Con ejemplos prácticos, rimas pegadizas y trucos infalibles. ¿Qué encontrarás? - Ejemplos claros que se entienden sin necesidad de memorizar reglas. - Trucos fáciles para resolver tus dudas en los casos expuestos, donde se muestran los errores más habituales. - Rimas sencillas de recordar para evitar faltas de ortografía. No...

Provides an introduction to the concept of patterns, using examples from the coats and feathers of animals as well as the designs some make.