Abejas (Bees)

Life on Earth depends on carbon. In fact, about 18.5 percent of a human body's mass is carbon. How carbon is taking in and given off through animals' breathing, the burning of fossil fuels, and more can be shown in the model known as the carbon cycle. Though this concept can be confusing, all readers have a chance to understand this concept through the text and simple diagrams in this book. Both struggling readers and those looking for review can find the most important components and vocabulary of the carbon cycle in low-level, accessible text.

"Amphibians have some of the most interesting life cycles on Earth. The metamorphosis frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, and caecilians go through has many steps that readers need to understand and remember. This book offers a concise overview of the general amphibian life cycle as well as representative examples of the many species within the animal group. Most importantly, the accessible language is paired with diagrams of the steps of the life cycle to augment readers' understanding of this topic often found in the science curriculum."

In the middle of the 1830s, Texans fought against the Mexican government for its independence. During the Texas Revolution, many leaders emerged, such as Sam Houston, Lorenzo de Zavala, William Travis, Francita Alavez, Sidney Sherman, Susanna Dickinson, James Bowie, and Juan Seguín. This captivating biography has been translated into Spanish and allows readers to learn about the incredible accomplishments of these people and what they did to make an impact on the Texas Revolution. Featuring alluring images, engaging facts and sidebars, supportive text, and a glossary and index, this book...

CONTENIDO: Las Coplas por la muerte de su padre, son una elegía escrita por Jorge Manrique en la muerte de su padre, el Maestre de Santiago don Rodrigo Manrique. Escritas, al menos una parte, con posterioridad al 11 de noviembre de 1476, fecha de la muerte de don Rodrigo Manrique, constituye una de las obras capitales de la literatura española y, sin duda, el mejor poema lírico de la poesía medieval castellana. Esta obra pertenece al género poético de la elegía funeral medieval o planto y es una reflexión sobre la vida, la fama, la fortuna y la muerte con resignación cristiana. Se...

This book's attractive combination of excellent color photographs and detailed illustrations will captivate young readers and hold their attention as they learn all about the animal kingdom. The child-friendly text highlights details that children are especially interested in to provide a thorough introduction to the major animal and insect groups. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Dennis Chávez : the first Hispanic US senator -- Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Chapter One -- Chapter Two -- Chapter Three -- Chapter Four -- Chapter Five -- Chapter Six -- Chapter Seven -- Chapter Eight -- Chapter Nine -- Chapter Ten -- Chapter Eleven -- Chapter Twelve -- Chapter Thirteen -- Chapter Fourteen -- Chapter Fifteen -- Chapter Sixteen -- Dennis Chávez, el primer senador hispano de los Estados Unidos -- Cubierta -- Portadilla -- Créditos -- Dedicatoria -- CapÃtulo uno -- CapÃtulo dos -- CapÃtulo tres -- CapÃtulo cuatro -- CapÃtulo cinco --...