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Why do continents matter? From economics to weather science—and everything in between—knowing the characteristics of the continents expands readers’ perspectives in every school subject. This fundamental information is a building block of many future lessons and an essential part of elementary education. This book presents a focused, clear, age-appropriate look at Earth’s continents that young readers are sure to find both informative and interesting. This volume is also packed with colorful maps that are labeled and explained to foster young readers’ comprehension of this important...

Hamburg, 1947, a headless body is found in the ruins of a bombed out building. No evidence or identifying clues are left behind. Inspector Frank Stave, a man traumatized by the war, does not have high hopes of solving this case. When another victim is located, Stave knows he has a serial killer on his hands. The investigation that he launches puts his personal safety at risk.

"Durante los últimos treinta años, las vidas del señor y la señora Jha han estado definidas por los espacios pequeños y atestados, el no llegar a fin de mes, los vecinos cotillas y los pequeños dramas, como el robo de unos pantalones de yoga o los hartazgos tras décadas de matrimonio. Sin embargo, el señor Jha recibe una cantidad de dinero tan grande como inesperada, y decide llevarse a su esposa del bloque residencial de Delhi Este para instalarse en el barrio rico de la ciudad. Allí, el señor Jha se propondrá estar a la altura de su nuevo estatus, cueste lo que cueste: corbatas...

While any number of books focus on farm, jungle, or ocean animals, Busca los animales de tu ciudad concentrates on the animals that children see most often—squirrels, ducks, dogs, cats, butterflies, and more. Photo-real illustrations and concise blocks of text provide information on where these animals come from, how they reproduce, and what they eat, providing kids with a greater understanding of the animals that form such an integral part of their cities. Aunque hay muchos libros que se enfocan en los animales de la granja, la jungla o el océano, Busca los animales de tu ciudad se...