Cómo funcionan los juguetes (How Toys Work)

Readers may never expect that they might free fall to Earth, but if they have ever dived into a pool, that's exactly what they've done. This book shows readers how Newton's three laws of motion affect divers, skydivers, and mountain climbers' movements. Readers discover who uses gravity, and who works against it, and all other forces that contribute to a successful dive or climb. After reading this book, readers can decide if they will ever be interested in engaging in one of these extreme sports.

Readers will be amazed to discover that every time they climb onto bicycles and ride like the wind, they are defying gravity! This book explains the physics and history behind bicycles, skateboards, and surfboards. Readers learn what happens from the simplest movement of rolling forward to more complex tricks and stunts of jumping and spinning. Readers will never look at bikes, skateboards or surfboards the same way again.

What does this Spanish-translated book, a table, and your big toe have in common? They are all solids! A solid keeps its shape and always has the same volume. Read this Spanish-translated book to learn about solids and how they are different from liquids and gases.

Invite readers along on the preparations for a soccer tournament! With informational, Spanish-translated text, vibrant photos and charts, children are engaged from cover to cover while utilizing mathematical skills to increase understanding of all aspects of soccer, including sportsmanship and tournaments.

Rabbit burrows play an important part in the life of a rabbit. A burrow provides a place to live, a place to raise baby rabbits, and a place to stay safe from predators. This volume, which was written to support elementary science curricula, examines the role a burrow plays in the survival of a warren, and how that in turn helps rabbits contribute to ecosystems around the world. The text’s age-appropriate, science-rich content focuses on rabbit behavior and encourages readers to draw connections between what they learn in science class and what they see outside. This text is complemented by ...

“Al tener el armario vacío, pude observar en el fondo del lateral derecho una hendidura que me produjo curiosidad, porque pensé que se estaba estropeando, aunque las condiciones de temperatura y humedad eran óptimas para su conservación. Pasé los dedos por ella y vi una tabla que se diferenciaba, por la veta de la madera, del resto del suelo del armario; insistí tocando y estuve segura de que aquella tabla se podía levantar.” Demonios en el armario propone una búsqueda del ser a partir de una trama entretenida y una prosa fluida. María Montesinos, protagonista de la historia,...

This Spanish-language series, great for English language learners, uses simple text and colorful photographs and illustrations to introduce students to key math readiness skills. Each book focuses on key areas of the kindergarten math curriculum - number recognition, lengths, greater than and less than, and adding and subtracting.

Provides an overview of combat jets including their design, weapons, equipment, crew, missions, and role in the U.S. Marine Corps. Written in English and Spanish.