Los sólidos (Solids)

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 won't have to disassemble their favorite toys to discover what makes them work. This book explores electric, magnetic, and motion-powered toys from design to function. It introduces readers to the six simple machines and explains how they use force and motion to do work. Not every toy is a technological marvel. Readers learn about time-honored favorites including the rocking horse, Slinky, and rattles.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Mysterious events occur all over the world. It rains fish every year in Honduras, rocks in Pennsylvania make music, and large drawings can be found on the desert floors in Peru! In this Spanish-translated nonfiction book, readers will learn about these strange phenomena and more curiosities like ESP and crop circles in this baffling and fascinating nonfiction title. Vibrant images and intriguing facts in conjunction with a glossary of terms, informational text, and an index keep readers captivated from cover to cover!

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.

For thousands of years, militaries around the world were limited to male soldiers. However, throughout history, brave women have stepped out of the background and onto the battlefield. This biographical text covers the important women who’ve broken ground in the military. Famous historical figures such as Joan of Arc, Clara Barton, and Florence Nightingale are covered in depth, while the stories of modern-day heroes are presented to show how women are still affecting change on the front lines. A comprehensive timeline, fact boxes, and historical and modern images complete this...

This inspiring biographical series ties in with elementary history, science, and social studies curricula, providing teachers with a valuable interdisciplinary resource. With these books, young readers will discover historical figures who devoted their lives to making the world a better place, and changed the course of history. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

La Asociación Española de Sexología Clínica ha escrito los textos de esta colección con el fin de responder a la curiosidad de los niños y enseñarles de una forma natural, adaptando cada cuestión a su edad y explicando las cosas de un modo sencillo, aunque riguroso, acompañado además de graciosas ilustraciones. Este libro explica gráficamente el proceso de fecundación y todos los estadios del embarazo y del parto, además de los primeros cuidados de un bebé.

Esta es una historia que trata de mostrar a niños, jóvenes y a adultos la importancia de cuidar de los diversos seres que constituyen nuestro planeta. Se refiere a una pequeña mofeta que viaja por distintos países en busca de su familia y, durante su recorrido, se describe los exquisitos paisajes, con su flora y fauna. De esta forma, niños, jóvenes y adultos, a través de la descripción, irán haciendo un hermoso recorrido por diversos y maravillosos lugares del planeta.