La selva amazónica (Amazon Rainforest)

Imagine being lost and stranded in the desert. Would you know what to do to survive? This useful Spanish-translated nonfiction title explains the important skills needed to survive in the desert. With helpful diagrams and images, definitions, tips and instructions, informational text, a bibliography, and a list of other helpful websites, readers can be assured that they will learn about the dangers of heat exhaustion, desert plants that could aid in survival, and other helpful tips in order to survive in an emergency.

In this Spanish title, learn about what makes endangered jungle animals so unique and why they need to be protected.

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.

In this Spanish title, learn causes of extinction and what problems extinction causes for animals, wildlife, and humans alike.

Inspirada en la reflexión serena sobre la realidad íntima y sobre la existencia, la obra de Francisco Brines, reunida aquí en edición definitiva, trasluce coherencia y constancia, y, a la vez, sutiles transformaciones. Así, la lucidez precoz de Las brasas (1960, Premio Adonais 1959) da paso a los poemas histórico-narrativos que conforman Materia narrativa inexacta (1965) y al sinuoso y reflexivo Palabras a la oscuridad (1966, Premio de la Crítica). Aún no (1971) abre caminos nuevos, como la sátira y un desgarrado existencialismo que preconiza la visión desengañada y metafísica de...

Got a fan of snakes, lizards, and turtles? Dig into this beginner's guide to reptiles from Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the award-winning About... series. Author and educator Cathryn Sill explains in simple language the basic characteristics that all reptiles share, while offering a look at many of the animals that fall into this diverse category, including ever-popular lizards, snakes, and turtles. The beautifully detailed paintings of noted wildlife illustrator John Sill depict reptiles in their habitats and highlight their unique aspects. An afterword provides more detail on each...

La visión, la audición, el olfato, el gusto, el tacto.. ¿los conocerán todos? Con esta recopilación de poemas y rimas infantiles, los pequeños y pequeñas lectoras podrán descubrir de una forma divertida y educativa los cinco sentidos mientras disfrutan de las ilustraciones realizadas por Ana Acosta Velasquez.

Few natural forces seem as much like magic as magnets. Perhaps that’s why magnets are so fun! Young scientists will love learning about amazing magnets, both natural and man-made. They’ll discover how magnetism is harnessed to help us in many ways. This STEM-supportive volume contains comprehensible text and photographs of students and scientists utilizing magnets. It also includes a simple, fun concluding activity to encourage readers to use this super science tool themselves.