Viaje dentro del cuerpo humano (A Trip Through the Human Body)

Coders are one of the reasons our computers, tablets, and smartphones can do things we couldn't have even imagined just a few years ago. It's no surprise that coders are in high demand right now and that isn't likely to slow down. Readers will learn about the basics of coding and how to turn their creative ideas into reality on the computer screen. They'll also understand why coding will become even more important as technology continues to grow and change. Colorful photographs showing the roles and education of a coder provide readers with an easy way to envision themselves in this...

Readers find out what it's like for astronauts to eat, sleep, and work on a manned space flight in this adventurous, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Children will discover what it's like to be weightless in zero gravity, how Mission control helps keep astronauts safe, and what astronauts do during their free time through vivid photographs, interesting, informative text, and stimulating facts.

Nature is not always kind. Natural disasters like earthquakes and storms can wipe out cities. Entire cultures and their histories are at risk of being lost. When disaster strikes, some people work to save cultural items. They preserve culture for the future! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step of the engineering design process and is perfect for...

La novela de un país que despierta. Una mujer de la alta sociedad, muy bella y muy desgraciada. Un publicitario embarcado en un programa radiofónico que busca a personas desaparecidas. Un magnate con buenos contactos políticos dispuesto a consolidar su imperio. Un joven del Norte que rastrea sus orígenes. En la Barcelona de 1960, las trayectorias de todos ellos se cruzan iluminando ambientes contrapuestos. Estaba en el aire es una historia de sentimientos y búsqueda personal, de periodismo e intrigas empresariales, que transcurre en un momento histórico poco abordado por la narrativa...

Tras la imprescindible referencia al Nilo como protagonista indiscutible del origen y desarrollo de la civilización egipcia, referencia que da pie a su vez al análisis de la economía y de la sociedad, la autora realiza una síntesis de la historia del Antiguo Egipto. Comienza con la unificación del Alto y Bajo Egipto, y continúa con los diferentes períodos dinásticos, Imperio Antiguo, Medio y Nuevo, hasta su fin tras la conquista romana. Los últimos capítulos se dedican a la religión, la ciencia y el arte. La obra rebasa el tradicional enfoque personalizador y dinástico aplicado al ...