George Washington Carver

These biographies introduce young readers to important figures in American history. Ideal for reports and correlated to the social studies curriculum, the series presents a straightforward account of each individual's life and times and describes how each person contributed to the shaping of our nation.

El primer libro de no ficción en el mercado del libro infantil español sobre la tendencia más en alza entre los niños: la robótica. Los ves en el cine y en la tele, pero también los tienes en la cocina y en el ordenador. Nos ayudan a predecir el tiempo, ajustan la temperatura de la nevera y aspiran el polvo de la casa en nuestra ausencia. ¡Los robots están en todas partes! Pero esta invasión nos encanta. Poco a poco, estos bichos se han convertido, casi, en nuestros mejores amigos. Por eso hay que conocerlos bien, saber cómo funcionan y cuál es su manejo. Todo eso y mucho más es...

Tula Springs is the tale of Bobby Pickens, assistant manager of Sonny Boy Bargain Store, who gains a new lease on life, though he almost comes to regret it. Bobby's handsome half-brother F.X. moves in, and things go awry all over town. Mistaken identities; entangled romances with Burma, Toinette, and Donna Lee; assault and battery; charges of degeneracy; a nervous breakdown--it all comes to a head at a Christmas Eve party in a cabin on a poisoned swamp. This is sly, madcap romp that offers readers the gift of abundant laughter. La pl�cida y aburrida vida de Mr. Pickens, el neur�tico...

Learn about the Earth and the Moon with this engaging Spanish science reader. With easy-to-read text, this book teaches students important scientific concepts and vocabulary including the phases of the Moon, the movement of the Earth around the sun, and the rotation of the Earth. Aligned to state and national standards, the book contains nonfiction text features like an index, a glossary, captions, bold font, and detailed images to keep students connected to the text. A hands-on science experiment helps students apply what they have learned and develops critical thinking skills.

An innovative tool supports high school students and teachers in the area of language and communication. PP.