La geografía de California

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.

This Spanish-translated book will be a hit with both thrill seekers and with those who prefer to stay safely on the ground. After an introduction to Newton's three laws of motion, readers learn the mechanics of various amusement park rides including roller coasters, Ferris wheels, merry-go-rounds, and gravity rides. They learn how to measure motion, and how kinetic and potential energy apply to their favorite rides. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

Make patterns fun at recess time! This exciting title has been translated into Spanish and helps young readers recognize repeating patterns all around through helpful charts and familiar images of recess time. Children will better understand early STEM themes through the help of simple, applicable examples of patterns. This title will engage young readers with games and featured "You Try It!" problems!

Una nueva alumna ha llegado a la Academia. Se llama Diletta y proviene de una pequeña y lejana ciudad. La familia de Zoe se ha ofrecido a acogerla, a pesar de que ella no quiere compartir ni su espacio ni su tiempo, y ni siquiera a sus amigos. De ahí que desde el principio se niegue a entablar amistad con Diletta. ¿Cambiará de actitud? Por si no fuera suficiente, Madame Olenska está descontenta con toda la clase, porque cree que sus alumnas no se están esforzando demasiado.

La incursión en las contradicciones de la conducta humana, la exploración de los recovecos más oscuros e inquietantes que habitan en todos nosotros es un territorio que pone a prueba la solvencia de los escritores más osados. La aclamada escritora británica Pat Barker, ganadora del Premio Booker, está unánimemente reconocida en su país como una autora de punzante lucidez, capaz de aproximarnos a los enigmas de la maldad con una sensibilidad y realismo subyugantes. El reportero Stephen Sharkey, personaje central de esta última novela de Barker, encarna como nunca esta tensión...

Describes the ancient giant kangaroo of Australia's distant past that was five times the size of today's largest kangaroos. Discusses how the animal lived and how it became extinct.

A biography of the Chicago Cubs outfielder who in 1998, along with Mark McGuire, broke the home run record previously set by Roger Maris.