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Over the years, people have looked for ways to improve our imperfect sight. This has led us to the world of optics, which is the study of light and how it travels. What are some of these innovations that have changed how we see the world, and how do they work? Find the answers to these questions with this Smithsonian Informational Text! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step...

The pursuit and apprehension of art thieves in this activity book introduces young readers to the greatest artists and paintings of the 20th century. A hungry, art-devouring gang of mice is ruining the collection of paintings at the Museum of Contemporary Art—and they must be captured. Having only small shreds of paintings that he has found scattered through the galleries, the director enlists the readers to help him identify the ruined works and track down the culprits. La búsqueda y la aprensión de criminales de arte introducen a jóvenes lectores a los grandes artistas y pinturas del...

Publicada hace casi una década (2012), Nadie es eterno de Alejandro José López ha venido a consolidarse entre el público lector y la crítica literaria como una de las más destacadas novelas contemporáneas de Colombia. Sus historias recogen los trágicos hechos de la llamada Masacre de Trujillo, ocurrida a inicios de los años 90. Sin embargo, la calidad narrativa lleva esta novela más allá del caso criminal y le permite contar las profundas transformaciones que el narcotráfico y el sicariato efectuaron sobre el conjunto de la sociedad colombiana. El amplio mosaico de sus personajes...

Appealing artwork complements important facts about historical figures and famous battles in the United States, offering an accessible alternative for struggling and reluctant readers. "