Cómo funcionan los juguetes (How Toys Work)

How do architects and contractors use math and geometry to help build a house? Readers will find out in this engaging, Spanish-translated nonfiction book that features bright images and charts, informational text, and intriguing facts that will familiarize children with construction, construction equipment and materials, and blueprints. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

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.

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.

Calcuta, 1932: El corazón de las tinieblas. Un tren en llamas atraviesa la ciudad. Un espectro de fuego siembra el terror en las sombras de la noche. Pero eso no es más que el principio. En la víspera de cumplir 16 años, Ben, Sheere y sus amigos deberán enfrentarse al más terrible y mortífero enigma de la historia de la ciudad de los palacios.

Hay pocos terrenos tan abonados con creencias falsas como el de la sexualidad. La información con que muchos jóvenes cuentan proviene de personas tan mal enteradas como ellos o de otras fuentes poco fiables. En cambio, una educación sexual basada en información fidedigna mejora las relaciones entre hombres y mujeres, propicia una sexualidad gozosa y libre y ayuda a prevenir diversos problemas, desde infecciones de transmisión sexual hasta abusos sexuales infantiles. Aquí se organizan temáticamente las preguntas e inquietudes más frecuentes de los jóvenes en torno al cuerpo, el amor y ...

Texas has changed dramatically since it joined the United States in 1845. It has become a national leader in resources and many industries, serving as a major supplier of the nation's oil, cattle, and agriculture. This inviting nonfiction book will intrigue readers as they learn about major Texas industries through colorful images and captivating facts. Children will learn about NASA, various types of music found in Texas, and even about the most popular Texas sports! The supportive text and accessible glossary and index aid in better understanding of the content and vocabulary. This book has ...

Introduces the former Duke University basketball star, Grant Hill, who now plays for the Detroit Pistons.