Cosmos en 3D

Interesting facts and experiments explore the dynamics of a race car engine to teach about air flow and drag, safety equipment and roll cages, the fuel system and horsepower, suspension and track bars, internal combustion, why race cars don't have speedometers, how roof flaps are designed like airplane wings, and more.

Giraffes have long necks. Hummingbirds can fly backward. These are examples of adaptation. This nonfiction Spanish book teaches students about adaptation and introduces them to important scientific concepts and vocabulary terms. The intriguing images, detailed diagrams, and stimulating sidebars will keep students connected to the text. The fun lab activity provides a real-world learning experience that supports STEM instruction. Aligned to state and national standards, the leveled text supports differentiation. Keep students reading with this fascinating Spanish book.

Winner of: International Latino Book Awards 2014, Primer Premio en la categoría Best Young Adult Non-Fiction Book Focusing on key figures from the worlds of art, literature, music, politics, and science, this collection introduces young readers to luminaries who, despite the difficulties and failures of their childhoods, went on to accomplish great things. Readers will discover what individuals such as Jane Austen, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein, Mohandas Gandhi, John Lennon, Pablo Picasso, and even the author himself were like as children and young adults, and draw inspiration from their...

La publicación en 1909 del texto 'Fondazione e Manifesto del Futurismo' en el periódico parisino Le Figaro marca el nacimiento del primer auténtico movimiento de vanguardia. A este texto programático, en el que convergen los principales presupuestos futuristas, le sucederán otros dedicados a la poesía, arquitectura, teatro, radio, moda, cocina o cinematografía. Este volumen ofrece un recorrido por las distintas disciplinas abordadas por los futuristas, con el fin de reconocer este legado que hoy pervive en la publicidad, el cine, la radio, la fotografía, la poesía o en la escena......

Stephen F. Austin grew up to become known as the Father of Texas. Readers can learn about his interesting and incredible life in this appealing biography that has been translated into Spanish and highlights both Austin's life and Texas history. Through vivid images and illustrations, supportive text, an accommodating glossary and index, and fascinating facts, readers will learn about Texas pioneers, the empresario system, Freemasons, and how Austin became such an important figure in Texas history.