Madrigueras de conejos (Inside Rabbit Burrows)

En 1965 —año de redacción de Las calles— España era un país que comenzaba a salir de una oscura y larga posguerra para entrar en una primera etapa de confort auspiciada por el turismo y las divisas. Como ocurre en la actualidad, ese bienestar que comenzaba a penetrar en nuestro país, sobre todo en las grandes ciudades, no llegaba a todos por igual. El protagonista y narrador de esta obra es uno de esos hombres a los que la seguridad económica todavía no ha alcanzado. No es que no tenga un trabajo, es que no tiene un buen sueldo. Su empleo le permite sólo, y a duras penas,...

Born in 1452, Leonardo da Vinci is still, today, considered one of the most talent people to have ever lived. From his world famous paintings and drawings, such as the Mona Lisa and the Vitruvian Man, to his ingenious inventions of the parachute, the helicopter, and the military tank, da Vince was always a step ahead of his time. Discover the origins of a man who refused to be defined by just one vocation. Whether science and engineering or architecture and art, Leonardo da Vinci was the ultimate Renaissance Man.

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.

Practice time measurement by timing races! Racing is all about having the fastest time, so accurate time measurement is very important for athletes! Young readers will learn all about how athletes measure racing times and will practice their mathematical and STEM skills. The Spanish-translated text, vibrant images, fun practice problems, and helpful mathematical charts in this title make time measurement seem exciting and simple!