Productores y consumidores (Producers and Consumers)

There is so much to explore in the Amazon! Readers are taken on an adventure through the Amazon rainforest to learn about the lush plants and beautiful animals, deforestation, and rainforest conservation in this fascinating, Spanish-translated nonfiction title that features striking photographs and riveting facts.

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 work narrates the meeting of two young students who in a chance chat, begin to play with stars and numbers and learn about physics, chemistry and astronomy. They learn that science is in everyday life so that we imagine it is not a restricted area, only for the geniuses, but a tool, a way of life, a passion.

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. Theyll 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. Dont worry, theyll be happy to learn that (hopefully) we have millions of years left!

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.

Atrévete a descubrir es el nuevo proyecto de Ediciones SM para segundo ciclo de Educación Primaria. El proyecto tiene como objetivo que los alumnos y alumnas adquieran aprendizajes básicos para la vida. Es decir, que sean capaces de aplicar lo que aprendieron a situaciones nuevas en su vida cotidiana, que no coincidan exactamente con las propuestas y contextos que estudiaron.