Viaje al Sol (A Trip to the Sun)

The sun is responsible for all life on Earth, but what exactly is it? Our star is an amazing force that can be as dangerous as it is important. From solar flares to the threat of blowing up altogether, the sun is one of the most interesting things in our solar system. Readers take a trip to the sun to see how it works and exactly what it is made of. They’ll learn about the life cycle of a star and see just how long we have until we have to find a new planet to call home. Don’t worry, they’ll be happy to learn that (hopefully) we have millions of years left!

Martes con mi viejo profesor es un libro que nació de los encuentros de cada martes entre el periodista Mitch Albom y su antiguo profesor de la universidad, Morrie Schwartz, y se ha convertido en un extraordinario best seller en todo el mundo.Se trata de un libro sencillo e intenso a la bez, que nos lleva a reflexionar gracias a las profundas verdades que encierra. Además constituye un extraordinario testamento espiritual y una formidable lección de vida para todos.

“Dino” Don Lessem brings readers face-to-face with various dinosaur species, detailing their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. An acclaimed dinosaur expert, Don Lessem has written more than 30 children’s books, writes a popular dinosaur column in Highlights magazine, and was an adviser for Jurassic Park. Take a trip through dinosaur time to meet these horned dinosaurs face-to-face: Torosaurus had the biggest skull of any animal ever! Pentaceratops had five sharp horns on its head! Styracosaurus was as big as an ice cream truck! Plus, you'll get to know Centrosaurus,...

Some civil rights figures are household names, while others struggle to get their stories told. This biography details the life and activism of Sylvia Mendez, who helped desegregate California schools in the 1940s in the landmark federal case, Mendez v. Westminster. Latino students, scholars of social justice, and anyone who is inspired by underdog stories will find this highly engaging account of change compelling and informative, including its helpful timeline and historical imagery. Students will be engaged and inspired by a story that has gotten its due as more than a mere historical...

En sus primeros años, los más pequeños aprenden muchas cosas: vestirse, dormir o dejar el chupete. La serie «Buenos hábitos» facilitará a padres y madres este camino. También deben saber comportarse en la calle, en la mesa, con los mayores o con los otros niños; la serie «Buenos modales» ofrece algunas pautas presentadas de manera sencilla y con sentido del humor. Además, cada libro incluye una tabla semanal y adhesivos para que los niños y niñas comprueben sus progresos día a día. Y, si consiguen el objetivo propuesto, ¡una medalla de campeones!