The Math Teacher

Imagine traveling at half the speed of a jet plane without ever leaving the ground! Students will discover the technology that makes such speeds possible, from special tracks and safety precautions to aerodynamically designed trains. What are the limits to the speed of trains? What imposes those limits? Students also will read about the future of passenger train travel, from flying trains to trains that use huge magnets to levitate inches or centimeters off the track. Some trains safely reach speeds of more than 200 mph!

Presents information about super jumbo jets, looking at the history and development of jets, discussing various aspects of design and construction, and exploring different types of jets, including the Concorde and the Airbus A380.

José Antonio Navarro was the most renowned Tejano of his generation. He fought valiantly for Texas' independence from Mexico, became a respected statesman, and even helped write the Constitution of 1845. This biography will inspire your young readers.

En una fría mañana de invierno, aparece el cadáver de un hombre colgando de una de las puertas de la muralla de Visby, en la isla de Gotland. Se trata de Egon Wallin, un reputado galerista. Descartada la hipótesis del suicidio, el comisario Anders Knutas debe, una vez más, dejar de lado sus problemas personales para centrarse en este enigmático crimen. Anders Knutas no tarda en descubrir que la esposa del fallecido tenía un amante y que la pareja no atravesaba su mejor momento. Es ella quien pone al policía sobre una valiosa pista al descubrir en su desván diversos cuadros robados de ...