Bocas de animales / Animal Mouths

�Cu�les son algunas de las cosas que nosotros podemos aprender sobre los animales tomando en cuenta la forma de sus bocas o picos? �Qu� podemos deducir sobre los animales con dientes filosos comparados con los que tienen dientes largos y planos? �Existen algunos animales sin bocas? En esta secuela sobre las series de Adaptaciones de animales, la galardonada fot�grafa y educadora naturalista Mary Holland comparte las fascinantes bocas de los animales con los lectores de todas las edades.

La autora explica que para que la interdisciplinaridad funcione, es necesario abandonar la búsqueda de una metodología compartida. En lugar de ello, lo que las disciplinas comparten son esos "conceptos viajeros" que -al desplazarse desde una disciplina a otra- enriquecen tanto su sentido como aquellas disciplinas entre las que se desplazan. Al trabajar con conceptos, esta nueva forma de entender la interdisciplinaridad se vuelve patente.

Advances in science have changed our world, all thanks to the scientists behind important discoveries. Some of the most important discoveries have come from female scientists, who were as unique for their work as they were for being trailblazers in a male-dominated industry. This text offers a biographical treatment of such important scientists as Marie Curie, Rachel Carson, and Jane Goodall, as well as others who have made it possible for women of the future to have a career in science. Age-appropriate text, fact boxes, historical and modern images, and a comprehensive timeline complete the...

Explore outer space and learn about stars, galaxies, planets, asteroids and how these bodies are all related to one another. Featured in this book are photographs from outer space and related vocabulary.

This beginner's guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of amphibians. This addition to the acclaimed About... series uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach younger children what amphibians are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to a variety of amphibians, from frogs and toads to salamanders and more. An afterword provides details on the animals featured and inspires readers to learn more.