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If asked to define a forest, readers might say, "It has a lot of trees." But many places have a lot of trees. So, what makes a forest a forest? Readers discover that a forest is unlike any other biome on Earth. And a temperate forest is even more specific. Readers learn the many life cycles found within a forest and how the energy pyramid explains the numbers of forest plants and animals. In addition, readers learn by examining how forces usually considered destructive work to help forests survive. 32pp.

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...

Geografía General, Un enfoque interactivo para bachilleres de los autores Héctor Israel Ramírez Torres, Flor Araceli Ruiz Peña, Mónica Chaparro Esquivel, Rafael Antonio Olmos Bolaños y Leticia Gerónimo Mendoza, se propone desarrollar una metodología apoyada en competencias, interactiva y atractiva para los jóvenes. Los autores desarrollan 8 unidades con un enfoque metodológico que busca la construcción activa del aprendizaje mediante textos, apoyos visuales (fotografías, esquemas, gráficas, cuadros y 42 mapas), y diversas secciones: Y todo esto… ¿para qué?, Conozco y aprendo, ...

From the itsy-bitsy to the huge and hairy, kids will be drawn into the spider’s world. This book shows spiders going about their lives, including building webs, catching prey, and hatching babies.