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.

Peces is one book in the Spanish-language Gran Atlas de la Ciencia series that covers today's most popular science topics, from digital TV to microchips to touchscreens and beyond. Perennial subjects in earth science, life science, and physical science are all explored in detail. Amazing graphics-more than 1,000 per title-combined with concise summaries help students understand complex subjects. Correlated to the science curriculum in grades 5-9, each title also contains a glossary with full definitions for vocabulary.

Para salvar a su madre, Gou Haoyou se ve obligado a desobedecer a sus mayores y se convierte en jinete de papalotes. Como estrella del Circo Jade emprende un viaje que lo llevar hasta el coraz n mismo de la China del siglo XIII: la corte del gran Kan.

In My Friend Has Down Syndrome, beginning readers are introduced to different characters who have Down syndrome, how Down syndrome may affect their actions, and how we can be good friends to people who have Down syndrome. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover how to empathetic and inlude all kinds of friends.

Cuando alguien dice “Fui con mi psiquiatra” o “Acudí al psicólogo”, es muy posible que un oyente le pregunte: “¿En serio, tú? Pero si te ves como una persona normal”. Esto suena decepcionante en una sociedad que debería haber madurado para entender, en primer lugar, que por algo existen las carreras universitarias para formar profesionistas que atiendan problemas mentales y emocionales. Ellos ayudan a que la sociedad no esté mucho peor de lo que se haya con tantos factores estresantes y males mentales. Y, en segundo lugar, recordemos que el ser vivo sano está regido por el...