La fiebre del oro (The Gold Rush)

Our toilets toil away for us every day. Yet, they get little thanks for their hard work! When you think of toilets, you probably picture one in your home. But, toilets can be very different around the world. At first glance, a toilet is a simple device, but they are critical for proper sanitation. There are many people worldwide who do not have access to a toilet. Let's dive into an exploration of the history, importance, and inner workings of toilets! This Spanish book combines math and literacy skills and uses everyday examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The...

Over the years, people have looked for ways to improve our imperfect sight. This has led us to the world of optics, which is the study of light and how it travels. What are some of these innovations that have changed how we see the world, and how do they work? Find the answers to these questions with this Smithsonian Informational Text! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step...

Students will develop their math skills while engaged in reading about the importance of honeybees. This nonfiction math book combines math and literacy skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, intriguing sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning place value relevant and fun. Text features include a table of contents, glossary, and index to increase understanding of math and reading concepts. An in-depth problem-solving section provides additional learning and practice opportunities while challenging...

Crawl around with Beetles! This title covers everything from what beetles look like to what they like to eat. Complete with a More Facts section, bolded glossary terms, and diagrams pointing out specific body parts. Young readers will gather basic information about beetles through easy-to-read, simple text alongside stunning full-bleed photographs. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

Una novela poderosa y sensorial, en la línea de El perfume de Patrick Süskind. Una lectura macabra, provocadora y compulsiva. Karl es un niño con un oído extraordinario que se siente abrumado por el ruido que tiene soportar al estar con más gente. Ya de bebé no soporta estar cerca del latido del corazón de su madre. Poco a poco, este niño peculiar que vive en el sótano y prácticamente no sale de casa, descubre que matar es la única manera de liberar a la gente de sus penas y preocupaciones. Matar se convierte en el mayor acto posible de amor y en la única manera de poder vivir en...

La familia no puede reducirse a un "tema", una "cuestión", o una "moda". Influye en todas las realidades humanas primarias como el trabajo, educación, sanidad, alimentación, sexo, etc. Y es transversal a multitud de aspectos de la vivencia humana: las religiones, las ciencias, la política, la economía, la sociedad... Por todo ello, se afirma en verdad que la familia es la célula básica de la sociedad. Pero, como ha escrito el Papa Francisco, "la familia atraviesa una crisis cultural profunda" y el matrimonio "tiende a ser visto como una mera forma de gratificación afectiva que puede...

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