El Cuerpo Humano

Este diccionario de literatura y gramatica se dirige principalmente a los no especialistas; comprende sobre todo articulos breves que informan --frecuentemente con ejemplos de varios idiomas-- y a veces tambien divierten. Contiene explicaciones concisas de muchos de los terminos que uno encuentra al estudiar gramatica y literatura.

As they say, necessity is the mother of invention, and this book introduces readers to 14 women who invented very useful, helpful items. They include Chicago native Margaret Wilcox who invented the car heater, Indiana native Marion O'Brien Donovan who invented disposable diapers, Pennsylvania native Stephanie Kwolek who invented Kevlar, and Austria-born actress Hedy Lamar whose secret communications systems led to the creation of WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS.

Deserts are the driest places on Earth, but they’re full of life! Cacti, kangaroo rats, shrubs, foxes, and more have found ways to adapt to the extreme temperatures and dry conditions of deserts around the world. Readers learn about many of these adaptations as well as the major features of the desert biome. Simple maps highlight some of the biggest deserts, helping readers learn map skills. Full-color photographs reinforce accessible information about the desert ecosystem, including a concluding message of conservation.

Julia nunca hubiera imaginado que podría vivir tantas aventuras aislada en una habitación de hospital. ¡Ni que aprendería tantas cosas! Y todo gracias a su amigo Bruno, a su abuelo y, sobre todo, a un personaje muy especial que resultará ser una auténtica autoridad en el mundo de los sueños. Una historia tierna y emocionante.