Un día de trabajo de un astrónomo (A Day at Work with an Astronomer)

A través de una selección de obras de diferentes periodos históricos y lenguajes (pinturas, esculturas, instalaciones, vídeos, fotografías, dispositivos archivísticos...), esta exposición analiza el potencial socializador, transgresor y político que tiene el juego cuando aparece vinculado al espacio público. Se parte de una doble premisa: por un lado, la tradición popular del carnaval nos muestra que existe la posibilidad de utilizar la lógica lúdica para subvertir, reinventar y transcender el orden establecido, lo cotidiano devenido en mero ejercicio de supervivencia; por otro...

Though few may know his name, his achievement as the first European to discover San Diego Bay and many other areas on the California coast enshrines his name in the annals of American history. This exciting volume tells Cabrillo's story from an unknown soldier to the intrepid conquistador, crossbowman, landowner, shipbuilder, and explorer he became. As one of Hernan Cortes' soldiers during the conquest of Mexico and a founder of Guatemala, his actions loomed large in the future of both South America and North America. By both educating and entertaining, this biography illuminates a...

Science fairs can be a timely assignment, but they can also be fun, rewarding, and sometimes help you to earn scholarships and prizes, too! The recipe for a great science fair or engineering project has just a couple of simple ingredients: a topic you care about and a question you can test. Learn every step of how to make your next science fair or engineering project a winner by following the detailed instructions, helpful hints, and design information in this title. So, don’t be scared, be prepared, and you are sure to have science fair success! This book allows students to understand how...

Provides a simple description of how astronauts aboard a space shuttle perform everyday activities such as eating, drinking, and sleeping.