Cristobal Colon

Navigation instruments have changed over time. Lodestones, sunstones, and sextants helped early navigators find their way. Modern technology makes navigation more precise than it has ever been. But the roots of navigation still remain. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational 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 of the engineering design process and is perfect for makerspace activities. It ...

A tale of the scary fantasies that arise in the darkness, the fear of cruel and wicked beings, and the desire to be protected.

The scientific method lists important steps in the process of conducting scientific study and research. With detailed images and fascinating sidebars, this nonfiction book explores the scientific method and scientific practices in depth, and introduces students to new concepts, vocabulary terms, and STEM topics. Aligned to state and national standards, the leveled text supports students reading at above-, below-, and on-grade level. The fun lab activity encourages students to think like scientists. Keep students engaged in learning with this Spanish book.

En esta obra, el autor ha puesto gran empeño en aportar datos inéditos sobre la vida de Arthur Nicolaier, y ha tratado de rescatar, para los profesionales de la salud y para el público en general, la figura, casi desconocida, de este médico alemán, que, a los 22 años, pasó a la historia de la medicina por descubrir el agente productor del tétanos.