Un Dia en la vida de un bombero / A Day in the Life of a Fire Fighter

Leap into the world of a ballet dancer! In this engaging, Spanish-translated nonfiction book, readers learn about the history of this art form as well as what a ballet dancer does to get ready for a performance. With informational text, vibrant photographs, a sample schedule of ballet dancer's day, a look at ballet positions, and simple, clear text, readers learn about the basics of ballet and that this beautiful art form takes a lot of hard work and dedication.

This Spanish-translated nonfiction title gives children an in-depth look at what a career as a police officer is like. Readers will learn about various aspects of life as a police officer--from being accepted into the academy to keeping streets safe. Readers will learn what a typical day in the police academy is like as well as a day in the field as an officer. Through helpful charts and diagrams and colorful images in conjunction with informational text and stunning facts, readers discover important aspects of keeping communities safe, including what's inside the patrol car, K-9 units,...

Come find out what professional Crime Scene investigators do to solve a crime in this Spanish-translated nonfiction book! With detailed images and fascinating facts, readers learn about forensic science, criminal investigative evidence, and crime scene searches. This book includes an interview with a real-life CSI and a glossary, index, and list of useful sources. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

La historia del viaje oceánico renacentista está plagada de episodios de gran intensidad, pero pocos, como esta Carta del descubrimiento de Brasil, dirigida al rey Manuel I, son capaces de recoger, sin artificio ni metáfora, sin juicio cultural ni rígidos conceptos raciales, el momento privilegiado en que las naves europeas tomaron por primera vez contacto con las culturas de las costas meridionales de América. La Carta, por la que en el año 1500 el escribano Caminha informa al rey sobre las recién descubiertas tierras de la Vera Cruz, es un precoz, impresionista y riguroso tratado...

En el Ártico, cada vez se derrite más hielo en verano. Esto es un gran problema para los osos polares, que necesitan el hielo para sobrevivir, y también es un gran problema para todo el mundo, por que todo nuestro planeta necesita el hielo del Ártica para

En este tomo de "Animales Salvajes" conocerás diferentes aspectos de la vida de las cabras: donde viven, de qué se alimentan... A través de soberbias fotografías podrás descubrir las principales características de las distintas especies: su pelaje y el tamaño y forma de sus cuernos, básicamente. Verás, también, los combates entre machos para conquistar a las hembras.

This book introduces you to flamingos, including their size, diet and everyday behavior, which highlights differences between those in the wild and those living in a zoo habitat.