La Energía Solar (Solar Energy)

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

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.

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

Learning remorse at wrongdoing is tough, especially for children. However, having a few little words to help show that remorse can really speed the process of making up for saying mean things, not sharing, or being rude. Readers see the many situations in which the words Im sorry should be used, including scenarios they may encounter in school or at home. Understandable language helps introduce this important concept and explains how much better everyone feels when an apology is given.

Mi mundo día a día es un volumen que indaga en lo más cercano: la familia, nuestro cuerpo, los sentimientos, la casa, la escuela, el hospital o el mercado, para conocer mejor nuestro propio mundo. Incluye ejercicios de atención y vocabulario específico.

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.

Amir Valle nació en Guantánamo, Cuba, en 1967. Licenciado en Periodismo por la Universidad de La Habana, además de su labor como periodista, crítico literario y ensayista ha desarrollado una prolífica y exitosa carrera como narrador, con títulos como Los desnudos de Dios, Santuario de sombras (Almuzara, 2006) o Las palabras y los muertos. Su obra ha sido traducida a numerosos idiomas y cuenta con un sinfín de galardones, como el Premio de Novela Negra "Distel Verlag" (Alemania, 1998) o el Premio Internacional de Novela “Mario Vargas Llosa” de 2006, auspiciado por la Universidad de...