El clima y el tiempo

This title covers the major drivers of the Latin American region’s economy, including exports of agricultural products, petroleum and minerals, and manufactured goods, along with the service and tourism industries. Despite recent improvements, the Latin American economy remains dependent on commodity exports to the West, presenting a challenge to the region’s long-term future. When used in the classroom, this resource provides readers with the tools they need to analyze concepts in economics and how they affect the countries of Latin America.

Para arriba y para abajo, hacia el frente y hacia atr‡s, para los lados o alrededor. Descubre c—mo se mueven las cosas y quŽ hace que paren en este libro sobre el movimiento.

Simple text and photographs introduce the purpose of money, how old coins and paper money are disposed of, and how new money is made.

"Dino" Don Lessem brings readers face-to-face with various dinosaur species, detailing their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. An acclaimed dinosaur expert, Don Lessem has written more than 30 children's books, writes a popular dinosaur column in Highlights magazine, and was an adviser for Jurassic Park. Take a trip through dinosaur time to meet these feathered dinosaurs face to face: The Caudipteryx had feathered arms and a tail that looked like a pom-pom! The Sinovenator may have used colorful feathers to attract a mate! The Microraptor may have used its feathers to glide...

El antiguo Egipto fue una impresionante civilización que se desarrolló junto al río Nilo. Gracias al trabajo conjunto de sus arquitectos, obreros, sabios y escribas, fueron capaces de abordar proyectos increíbles que aún hoy perduran: pirámides, esfinges, obeliscos, ciudades, magníficos faros, e incluso una escritura propia, ininteligible hasta hace apenas dos siglos. Nuestra familia protagonista también tomará parte en esta gran obra colectiva.