Los asteroides y los cometas (Asteroids and Comets) (Spanish Version)

What do you do if you find yourself stranded at sea? This useful Spanish-translated nonfiction book gives readers the information they need in order to survive at sea. With essential tips and instructions, helpful diagrams and images, a bibliography, and a list of other useful websites, readers will learn everything they need in order to survive--from the dangers of hypothermia, what to do if there's only saltwater available, and other useful survival skills.

There is a bright light in the night sky. Sometimes it is round like a ball, sometimes it is a crescent, and sometimes it is not there at all! What is this strange and changing thing? It is the moon, of course! Read all about our moon and the moons surrounding other planets in this Spanish-translated book.

Imagine being lost and stranded in the desert. Would you know what to do to survive? This useful Spanish-translated nonfiction title explains the important skills needed to survive in the desert. With helpful diagrams and images, definitions, tips and instructions, informational text, a bibliography, and a list of other helpful websites, readers can be assured that they will learn about the dangers of heat exhaustion, desert plants that could aid in survival, and other helpful tips in order to survive in an emergency.

Most of the Earth's changes happen over millions of years, but earthquakes can force significant changes to the land in just a few moments. Readers will learn the science of plate tectonics and its role in the development of earthquakes around the globe. They will also learn that not all rocks are created equal. In fact, rocks are all different ages! This Spanish-translated book concludes with images of the damage and destruction that earthquakes can cause.

Not everyone in the United States is eligible to vote. Voting rules are different in every state. For federal elections, however, voters must have U.S. citizenship to vote. Voters must be 18 on or before the next Election Day to cast their ballot. People must live in their state for a certain period of time before being eligible to vote. All people wishing to vote must be registered by a certain date depending on which state they live in. This book explains who is eligible to vote in U.S. elections as well as who is not eligible to vote. Readers will make connections to the text through...

Los libros de esta colección de hojas duras, han sido diseñados para aquellos niños que recién están empezando a descubrir el mundo que nos rodea y la multiplicidad de hechos o seres que contiene. Cada texto se mueve en torno a un tema simple y, mediante la presentación de diversos animales se expone un elemento de las especies de este reino, así como de nosotros mismos. Una serie diseñada para despertar la curiosidad de los más pequeños e incitarlos al aprendizaje. En este volumen de la colección se trata el tema de los besitos y las diferentes demostraciones de cariño que los...

De la exitosa serie Cosas de Niñas, este libro describe, en detalle y con bellas ilustraciones, la preparación, los pasos y demás actividades relacionadas con la celebración de la primera comunión. Se explican aquí tanto el significado y la simbología del sacramento, como algunas de las tradiciones, costumbres y rituales que, a menudo, anteceden a su celebración, entre ellos la ceremonia de la luz. La obra reproduce también los textos aprobados de las oraciones de rigor e incluye información importante sobre la religión y la Iglesia. Buena parte de la presentación atañe, por...

Describes what the different track events are, how to warm up for a track meet, and how to compete in a track meet.