La Energía Solar (Solar Energy)

This inspiring biographical series ties in with elementary history, science, and social studies curricula, providing teachers with a valuable interdisciplinary resource. With these books, young readers will discover historical figures who devoted their lives to making the world a better place, and changed the course of history. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Defines pulleys, explains their functions, and suggests simple experiments to demonstrate how they work.

Follows the life and career of the French scientist who proved the existence of germs and their connection with diseases.

There is so much to explore in the Amazon! Readers are taken on an adventure through the Amazon rainforest to learn about the lush plants and beautiful animals, deforestation, and rainforest conservation in this fascinating, Spanish-translated nonfiction title that features striking photographs and riveting facts. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

Y de la poesía oral a la escrita por autores de nombre conocido y celebrados en los ambientes cultos de finales de la Edad Media y el Renacimiento. Tres son los grandes poetas de la literatura castellana del siglo XV: el Marqués de Santillana, Juan de Mena y Jorge Manrique. De los tres nos ofrece una cumplida muestra esta selección preparada y anotada por Vicente Tusón, quien añade, además, algunos poemas de otros autores menos famosos pero también importantes.

"In the summer of 1963, Spain is sad, thick and shrunken. Time seems to have stopped in the calendar and everyone's feet hurt to walk through life as if they did damage the shoes. But anytime fortunes can change: through the cracks of this dripping a little hope. This dry, hot summer and foolish is the awakening of Leon Egea. Away from claustrophobic environment of its people and wounded by the literature, began working in the publishing universe and live your first love. In difficult times it is important to bet on the future in terms comfortable or uncomfortable. Because the future will not ...

Celebrating the life, growth, and development of baby animals, Starting Out narrates the tale of growing up in the wild. This series--now in Spanish as well as English--employs simple language and a unique first-person perspective to introduce foundational biological concepts as it follows the adorable animal through the start of its young life. The straightforward text and large photos of the animal in its natural environment will both entertain and enlighten as readers learn how the animal's physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and...