Los sólidos (Solids)

The need for speed is the motivating factor in this engaging, Spanish book. Readers learn the history of travel from the very slow to the supersonic and beyond, including everything in between. They learn and discover the factors that influence motion for all types of vehicles: land, air, and water alike. They also learn different ways to measure speed and read about energy uses for different vehicles. With greater speed comes greater risk. Readers learn how engineers are always seeking new and better ways to keep people safe as they travel faster and go farther.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Mysterious events occur all over the world. It rains fish every year in Honduras, rocks in Pennsylvania make music, and large drawings can be found on the desert floors in Peru! In this Spanish-translated nonfiction book, readers will learn about these strange phenomena and more curiosities like ESP and crop circles in this baffling and fascinating nonfiction title. Vibrant images and intriguing facts in conjunction with a glossary of terms, informational text, and an index keep readers captivated from cover to cover!

Invite readers along on the preparations for a soccer tournament! With informational, Spanish-translated text, vibrant photos and charts, children are engaged from cover to cover while utilizing mathematical skills to increase understanding of all aspects of soccer, including sportsmanship and tournaments.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Learn the secrets to artful cupcakes, oven-fresh bread, and other delicious baked goods in this delightful nonfiction title. Readers will learn how mathematics helps bakers measure their ingredients to make tasteful treats. Featuring vibrant images and charts, informative text, and fun, intriguing facts, this Spanish-translated nonfiction book will leave children fascinated by all the details that go into baking their favorite treats--like doughnuts and cookies!

Victor Domínguez, vicerrector de la Universidad Madrileña de Educación a Distancia muere de forma violenta cerca del estadio. Todo parece indicar que el crimen está relacionado con su actividad profesional. Un asesino en el rectorado retrata con ironía y crudeza la vida universitaria en una España instalada en el inicio de la crisis económica.

How many elephants? How many giraffes? Count the animals of the Serengeti! Early readers will learn cardinal numbers and counting by fives with this Spanish book for kids. With bright images and simple text, this full-color book develops students' math and reading skills. The Math Talk questions build fluency and comprehension of basic math concepts. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this nonfiction kids book is ideal for kindergarten and ages 4-6.

Animal humano es una novela a la vez coral y tragicómica, en la que la risa y el llanto se mezclan de tal modo que, una vez terminadas sus sorpresivas páginas, recibimos una clara lección acerca de la naturaleza del hombre, que muy poco se diferencia del resto de lo vivo. A través de las vivencias de los diferentes personajes, penetramos en un universo conocido en el que cualquier lector que se acerque podrá reconocer elementos de su vida cotidiana. Y puesto que hablamos del final, podemos recordar el comienzo, invitando a quien quiera a sumergirse en estas más que interesantes...

Completa biografia ilustrada del gran conquistador Alejandro Magno (356-323 a. C.), al que se ha descrito como "el personaje mas famoso de la antiguedad despues de Jesucristo." Incluye un riguroso y detallado analisis de los acontecimientos mas fascinantes del extraordinario reinado de Alejandro: su marcha hacia la India, sus encuentros con filosofos griegos, magos persas y santones hindues, etc. Contiene mas de 150 ilustraciones, entre las que destacan mapas, obras de arte y fotografias de tesoros y artefactos del momento.