¡Supervivencia! Desierto (Survival! Desert) (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.

Death Valley is one of the hottest and driest deserts of the world! Readers are taken on an adventure through Death Valley to learn about the plants and animals that survive in this dry, hot desert landscape in this engaging, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Featuring vivid photographs, informational text, and riveting facts about desert ecology, readers will be fascinated from beginning to end!

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.

Introduces readers to reptiles and the concept of classes of animals. Simple text describes the common features and behaviors of reptiles as well as offering many examples of creatures in this group.

Y de pronto cambió mi vida es un libro que comienza con el viaje hacia la vida de un ser muy entrañable, que se encuentra a mitad de camino entre la ficción y la realidad, entre lo fantástico y lo humano. La historia nace con la frescura y la ingenuidad de la infancia. Con “pinceladas de arte naíf”, se narran los primeros pasos de Pepe, nuestro protagonista. Mas, tras pocas páginas, descubrimos que Y de pronto cambió mi vida es en realidad una senda hacia la madurez, en la cual nos encontramos con las grandes preguntas de la vida y sus sencillas respuestas. Y también es un camino...

Ideal for English language learners, this Spanish-language series provides a lively first look at people and countries around the world. The simple text is supported by large, colorful photos. Titles feature an overview of each country's people, land, weather, homes, food, and lifestyle.

En esta crónica de la Segunda República, José María Gironella relata la vida de una familia de clase media, los Alvear, y a partir de aquí va profundizando en todos los aspectos de la vida ciudadana y de las diversas capas sociales. El lector asiste a lo largo de la obra al proceso en virtud del cual España fue dividiéndose en dos bandos irreconciliables hasta desembocar en la guerra civil.