La selva amazónica (Amazon Rainforest)

Most of the Earth's changes happen over millions of years, but earthquakes can force significant changes to the land in just a few moments. Readers will learn the science of plate tectonics and its role in the development of earthquakes around the globe. They will also learn that not all rocks are created equal. In fact, rocks are all different ages! This Spanish-translated book concludes with images of the damage and destruction that earthquakes can cause.

This nonfiction Spanish book teaches students about producers and consumers, and introduces them to important scientific concepts and vocabulary terms like nutrient cycle, food web and photosynthesis. The intriguing images, detailed diagrams, and stimulating sidebars will keep students connected to the text. The fun lab activity provides a real-world learning experience that supports STEM instruction. Aligned to state and national standards, the leveled text supports differentiation. Keep students reading with this fascinating Spanish book.

El anciano conde Olivier de Salvadrés ha vivido casi toda su vida fingiendo ser mujer. Arrepentido, hace confesión escrita de su pasado y de las circunstancias que lo abocaron a esa impostura, como penitencia ordenada por el abad Bonafides. La condena eclesiástica se cumplirá sobre el manuscrito, que será quemado públicamente en lugar del conde cuando éste ya haya muerto. Sabiendo que no se expone a la hoguera ni a la vergüenza, y sin hijos ni familiares que hayan de soportarla tampoco, el antiguo travestido no nos ocultará ningún detalle de su agitada existencia ni de sus...

Do you want to set your imagination free? Do you want to dream up amazing ideas and incredible inventions? You can! This book is all about getting creative. Anyone can do it. So get ready to start thinking outside the box! This full-color nonfiction reader will engage students in reading while introducing them to new vocabulary terms and concepts. Important text features include a glossary and a table of contents to develop students' comprehension and literacy skills. This Spanish book aligns with national and state standards and features exciting TIME For Kids content to keep English...

James Lovelock —autor de la La venganza de la Tierra, Planeta, 2007— pone sobre la mesa las pruebas de un futuro poco esperanzador para nuestro planeta. El polémico científi co creador de la teoría de Gaia —que considera la Tierra como organismo vivo que se autorregula en pos de su supervivencia— presenta aquí una verdad aún más incómoda que la de Al Gore. Ninguna acción humana tiene la capacidad de reducir las consecuencias con la rapidez suficiente, ni siquiera para frenar el cambio climático. Sin embargo, la civilización tiene el deber de sobrevivir en los pocos refugios...

Provides The History Of Biofuels, Different Uses, Positive And Negative Characteristics, And How They Will Impact The Future.