El gran llibre del planeta

Learn about the many things humans can do to get warm when they are too cold. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Perfect for English language learners, this Spanish book builds 1st grade students’ early literacy skills.

Desde hace dieciséis años, Marnie convoca a sus 12 mejores amigas el primer lunes de diciembre para reunirse y comer galletas. Las reglas son sencillas: cada una de ellas debe traer trece galletas, una botella de vino y sus historias. Este año han pasado cosas realmente importantes y se necesitan más que nunca: la hija mayor de Marnie está sufriendo un embarazo de alto riesgo, y esta noche podrían saber cuál es el futuro de este bebé; el padre de Jennie tiene un affaire con su mejor amiga, y el marido de Rosie le ha dicho que no quiere tener hijos... 12 mujeres, 12 recetas, 12...

The plot of The Empty Region takes the reader from the military camps of holy warriors in Pakistan, to the security corridors of the CIA and the FBI. It’s a fascinating puzzle inhabited by historical characters, including Osama bin Laden and George W. Bush, as well as officials aware of the tragedy´s secrets. Szichman leads us along the terminals where the air pirates of al-Qaida consummated their tragic ritual, makes us travel on the airplanes, turned into guided missiles, and recreates the 102 minutes when the burning towers of the World Trade Center became hell on earth. Although...

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!