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Presents general information about the everyday life of children in Europe, the far north, Japan, India, England, the Middle East, the United States, South America, China, and different parts of Africa.

Mars is perhaps the most thrilling planet these days. With rovers exploring its surface and manned missions in the works, people are wondering if Mars is our next home! In this highinterest book, readers will learn more about Earth's neighbor, including what its climate and surface are like, why it's called the Red Planet, and about the recent discovery of water on its surface. They'll learn all this while solving "Your Mission" math problems that complement and support the text. This motivating volume is an engaging way to explore key aspects of science and math curricula.

A los cincuenta y seis años, muy enfermo, condenado al silencio por la sordera, Beethoven destina los últimos días de su vida a la elaboración de sus memorias, dictadas a Schindler, el fiel amigo. Éste es el punto de partida de una obra apasionante: las apócrifas memorias de Beethoven. En ellas, el lector conoce al genio alemán en la cotidianidad: desde la muerte de su madre hasta la tormenta que cayó sobre Viena el día de su propia muerte, pasando por sus composiciones, los amores, los encuentros con Mozart y Goethe, su opinión sobre Napoleón...

This beautifully illustrated book will begin to give the reader a glimpse into what Heaven will be like and what God has prepared for those of us who love Him and believe in His Son, Jesus! "What is Heaven Like, Mimi?" is based on the true story of Joy Brandt, born in 1929, and her near-death experience when she was 9 years old. Heaven is a real place and there are Biblical scriptures throughout the book to refer to. "I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there you may be also." John 14:3

Which animals and plants can survive in a dry desert environment? Readers learn about the living things that make up desert food chains, including cacti, snakes, and scorpions. Colorful photographs of desert life make readers feel like they’re exploring new parts of this habitat with each turn of the page. Fact boxes provide additional information about the creatures that make up desert food chains, and a detailed food web shows how these food chains all come together. The desert is an extreme habitat, and readers will enjoy learning about the extreme plants and animals that live there.