La selva amazónica (Amazon Rainforest)

What continues to expand to take up all the space it can? Gases! Gas is a state of matter, like a liquid or a solid. But it has properties that are quite different. In this Spanish-translated book, read all about the differences and what makes a gas a gas.

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 about what makes endangered jungle animals so unique and why they need to be protected.

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

Advances in science have changed our world, all thanks to the scientists behind important discoveries. Some of the most important discoveries have come from female scientists, who were as unique for their work as they were for being trailblazers in a male-dominated industry. This text offers a biographical treatment of such important scientists as Marie Curie, Rachel Carson, and Jane Goodall, as well as others who have made it possible for women of the future to have a career in science. Age-appropriate text, fact boxes, historical and modern images, and a comprehensive timeline complete the...

This book teaches kids about what the Northern lights are and how the sun and Earth's atmosphere causes them. The book is complete with labeled images when needed, simple text, and more facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.

Thomas Edison is considered by many to be one of the greatest inventors of all time. His creations changed the world, but there was more to his life than just his inventions. Readers of this engaging volume will learn all about the man behind the innovations. This fascinating biography introduces important subjects and encourages a further interest in history. Concise and accessible text paired with vibrant photographs is sure to captivate audiences of many ages and levels.

El Cantar del Mío Cid es el gran poema épico de la literatura española medieval: es el primer poema compuesto íntegramente en español y no en latín durante la Edad Media. Como todos los poemas épicos, trata de las aventuras de un héroe: Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, el Cid Campeador. Desterrado por su rey, Alfonso VI, el Cid se ve obligado a irse de Castilla y dejar a su familia. Don Rodrigo, o Ruy, es un caballero muy valiente, honesto y dispuesto a la batalla en la que nunca es derrotado. Durante su exilio conquista los reinos de Valencia, Cataluña y otros. Muy rico y victorioso, es...