Alicia Y El Cerebro Maravilloso

Texas has changed dramatically since it joined the United States in 1845. It has become a national leader in resources and many industries, serving as a major supplier of the nation's oil, cattle, and agriculture. This inviting nonfiction book will intrigue readers as they learn about major Texas industries through colorful images and captivating facts. Children will learn about NASA, various types of music found in Texas, and even about the most popular Texas sports! The supportive text, accessible glossary, and index aid in better understanding of the content and vocabulary. This book has...

Imagine traveling at half the speed of a jet plane without ever leaving the ground! Students will discover the technology that makes such speeds possible, from special tracks and safety precautions to aerodynamically designed trains. What are the limits to the speed of trains? What imposes those limits? Students also will read about the future of passenger train travel, from flying trains to trains that use huge magnets to levitate inches or centimeters off the track. Some trains safely reach speeds of more than 200 mph!

La conmemoración de los 60 años del Teatro Experimental de Jalisco es el motivo para recordar la importancia del teatro en la sociedad, ya que los escenarios y las artes escénicas han servido siempre para dar voz, se han utilizado como vehículo sin censura para expresarse y crear espacios de libertad. Tras seis décadas de operación, este teatro mantiene su misión como un espacio para albergar diferentes voces, diversas expresiones artísticas y para todo tipo de público. Justamente de ello trata este libro: de la huella que ha dejado este recinto en su comunidad a partir de explorar...

Based on the premise that all young people should learn to make decisions, respect themselves, and resolve challenging problems, this book is a self-help guide for adolescents to develop positive thinking, high self-esteem, and personal power. Exercises guide readers through learning about their own feelings, dreams, and needs while stressing that they are responsible for their own behavior and happiness. Situational anecdotes used to enhance the discussion are age-appropriate and relevant to children. Writing and keeping a journal are encouraged, and group exercises make the book useful in...