El cielo, las estrellas y la noche

Did you know that pigs are some of the smartest animals on Earth? Pigs keep themselves very clean. Discover more about these farm animals in My Pig.

Anno Domini 1412. Cuando a principios del siglo XV los grandes templos, iglesias y catedrales de Europa comienzan a derrumbarse, el pánico se apodera de la población. ¿Qué se esconde detrás de todo esto, la ira de Dios o del Diablo? En este ambiente de caos y confusión, Afra, la hermosa hija de un bibliotecario y el excéntrico maestro de obras Ulrich von Ensingen descubren un pergamino secreto cuyo contenido podría desencadenar el fin de Occidente. Con la ayuda de un alquimista, Afra y Ulrico logran descifrar el pergamino y pronto se dan cuenta de que se hallan en posesión de un...

Swamps are one kind of wetland biome. Like other wetland biomes, a swamp’s water must be clean in order for the wildlife in it to thrive. Readers learn the main features of both freshwater and saltwater swamps, as well as where some of the biggest swamps are on Earth. Science curriculum topics such as food chains and conservation make the main content a great complement to classroom learning. Full-color photographs and inset maps aid readers in identifying this interesting biome in the world around them.

Texas has had some extraordinary people. This book covers some of them, such as Melinda Gates, astronaut Shannon Walker, and Bessie Coleman, the first African American female pilot. Age-appropriate text teaches readers about Texas's most important movers and shakers, while historical and contemporary images reinforce the book's key concepts.