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

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.

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.

There are millions of animals that call the ocean home. Some of these animals are in danger. Readers will learn about marine animals that are at risk of becoming endangered and what people and activists like Jacques Cousteau have done to help. Readers will also learn about the causes of endangered animals, including pollution and overfishing and learn steps they can do to help the conservation and preservation of these beautiful animals and sea life. Through vibrant images, informational text, stunning facts, a glossary of terms, and a list of additional resources, readers are sure to be...

Repleto de ilustraciones en 3D, Animales acerca al lector a un mundo en constante evolución para descubrir cómo vive y cómo se relaciona con su entorno cada habitante del planeta. Animales está lleno de divertidas curiosidades y datos relevantes de especies de todo el reino animal: desde las alas de un espectacular albatros a la majestuosidad del tiburón blanco, el libro es un repaso por todas las especies que conforman cada ecosistema por remoto que sea. Descubre todo tipo de animales, desde la diminuta pulga de agua hasta la gran ballena azul. Observa la vida animal en sus detalles...

A bilingual collection of poems in which the Mexican American poet celebrates winter in northern California and the experience of growing up bilingual and bicultural.

El poeta Marcial, nacido en Bilbilis (cerca de Calatayud), dio al epigrama carta de ciudadania en la literatura latina como genero literario, incorporando en su escritura la tradicion literaria latina anterior, epigramatica y no epigramatica, configurandolo con la forma que entre nosotros ha quedado como definitiva: la de una composicion breve, incisiva, a menudo satirica y rematada con un rasgo inesperado.

¿Por qué nos atraen el arte y la belleza? ¿Qué sentimos realmente ante una obra de arte? ¿Hay una relación entre arte y bienestar? ¿Qué podemos hacer para potenciar las emociones estéticas en la educación y en la sociedad en general? ¿Favorecer las emociones estéticas equivale a contribuir al bienestar? El presente libro responde a estas cuestiones desde ámbitos generales como la psicología, la filosofía, la estética o la gestión cultural, pero también desde otros más específicos, como las artes visuales, la música, la danza, el teatro, el cine o el diseño ambiental....