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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.

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about the culture, history, and distinctive features of the Lakota, Cheyenne, Comanche, Pawnee, Osage, Omaha, and Crow tribes. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. ...

The moon people, Kaluma, Aluma, and others use a cloud bridge to travel to the Earth, a messy but beautiful world of incredible variety that becomes their new home.

Stefan Zweig tuvo durante toda su vida la necesidad de intercambiar correspondencia, de establecer y mantener contactos. Mediaba la veintena cuando empezó a enviar sus primeros libros, junto con unas líneas de cortesía, a personalidades ya célebres por aquel entonces. Muchas de las respuestas dieron pie a una relación personal cuyos testimonios se han conservado. Con el presente volumen, los compiladores han querido transmitir una impresión lo más concreta posible tanto del peculiar talento de Stefan Zweig para dirigirse a sus corresponsales como de sus manifestaciones personales. Para ...