Tecnología: Hazañas y fracasos (Technology: Feats & Failures) 6-Pack

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.

Travel to the 22nd century in this captivating, Spanish-translated nonfiction title that allows readers to discover the future of space. Elementary readers will be fascinated with the possibilities that may await human life in the future. Readers will discover the technology that may be used to one day allow humans to live on another planet, new worlds, alien life, and artificial intelligence. Featuring vibrant photos, images, informational text, a glossary of terms, and a list of helpful websites for more explorations, children will be excited and enthralled as they move through this title.

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...

Un encuentro y una convivencia diaria con Teresa de Jesús a lo largo de 365 días. "Este libro es una invitación personal que nos dirige Teresa de Jesús para recordar y vivir a lo largo del año lo que ella fue viviendo a lo largo de su existencia, y que aquí hemos dispuesto con una cierta correspondencia cronológica, a manera de un calendario teresiano. Si leer a santa Teresa siempre es útil y gratificante, leerla en sintonía con lo que ella vivió, hizo o escribió en esas fechas determinadas, puede serlo doblemente, pues a las virtualidades de su palabra, siempre seductora y eficaz, ...

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!

Doce lecciones listas para usarse en grupos juveniles que son perfectas para grupos de escuela dominical, reuniones juveniles o ministerios de grupos pequeños. Las lecciones están diseñadas para estimular el aprendizaje y contienen ilustraciones y diagramas para hacer el aprendizaje más efectivo. Tienen un enfoque totalmente contemporáneo y adecuado a la juventud del nuevo siglo. Usan lecciones interactivas, dramatizaciones, diálogo y discusiones. No hay productos semejantes en el mercado.

Bruno Munari reflexiona en este libro sobre el diseño como culminación de procesos. El recorrido que efectúa el diseñador desde que se enfrenta con un problema funcional hasta la proyectación y configuración de su solución material, se analiza de una manera sistemática, discutiendo y clarificando cada paso, hasta el punto de que los así enlazados se convierten en el claro camino que conduce hacia la comprensión de lo que es el diseño en su esencia. .