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.

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.

George W. Bush grew up in a prominent political family in Texas. After serving as Texas governor, Bush followed his father's footsteps in becoming President of the United States. This Spanish-translated biography allows readers to discover the life of George W. Bush and explore some of the impacts he made as president through acts like No Child Left Behind. Readers will also learn of the many unexpected challenges Bush faced, such as the al-Qaeda attack on September 11, 2001, the War on Terror, and the Iraq War. The engaging facts, vibrant images, and supportive text work in conjunction with...

Did you know the first battery-powered vehicle was created in the 1830s? People who attended the 1892 World's Fair in Chicago could see one. And in 1894, you could buy an "Electrobat" and travel 25 miles on a single charge! Since then, EVs have surged in popularity and have become much more technologically advanced. Learn the history of EVs, how they work, why they're good for the environment, and discover the future of the electric vehicle! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish-translated Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging...

Esta obra es una aproximación crítica al estudio de las relaciones de Manolo Millares Sall (1926-1972) con la historia de su convulso tiempo y la influencia de éste en la pintura, en su creación en general. Partiendo de una imagen guardada por Millares en su álbum personal de recuerdos, la fotografía de 1945 de los Mussolini colgados en la plaza Loreto de Milán, el autor revisa la conmoción que los tiempos en los que vivió, y el conocimiento de ciertos hechos trágicos de los mismos, derivaron hacia su sentido artístico. La destrucción y el amor corrían parejos por páramos...

La guía didáctica comienza con una breve introducción en la que se justifica teóricamente el proyecto.& El desarrollo de cada ficha incluye: - Objetivos: Se incluyen entre 1 y 3 objetivos específicos por cada ficha. - Motivación: Ofrecemos algunas pautas y sugerencias de aplicación para la “puesta en marcha” de cada ficha. - Actividades: Se describe la actividad concreta de la ficha y se sugieren una o dos actividades complementarias que pueden ampliar, extender o mejorar la aplicación de cada ficha. - Material necesario: Se especifican los materiales que se emplearán tanto en ...