Los huracanes (Hurricanes) 6-Pack

Most of the Earth's changes happen over millions of years, but earthquakes can force significant changes to the land in just a few moments. Readers will learn the science of plate tectonics and its role in the development of earthquakes around the globe. They will also learn that not all rocks are created equal. In fact, rocks are all different ages! This Spanish-translated book concludes with images of the damage and destruction that earthquakes can cause. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

How does a liquid become a gas? Through evaporation! Evaporation helps make puddles disappear after it rains. In this Spanish-translated book, learn all about evaporation and how it happens. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

The sun gives us warmth and light. It makes the seasons change. Our sun is very important! Learn about the sun with this engaging Spanish science reader. With easy-to-read text, this book teaches students important scientific concepts and vocabulary. Aligned to state and national standards, the book contains nonfiction text features like an index, a glossary, captions, bold font, and detailed images to keep students connected to the text. A hands-on science experiment helps students apply what they have learned and develops critical thinking skills.

Asteroids and comets shoot straight through space. They just look like bright lights with tails, but there is much more to these fascinating objects! Learn all about asteroids and comets in this Spanish-translated book. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

En un principio era el fox-trot, ragtime o charlestón, nombres por los que se conocía al jazz cuando las negras venidas de Cuba bailaban la rumba en deshabillé en el Paralelo. Luego aparecieron los jazz-bandistas y el primer movimiento musical juvenil de la historia: los pollos-pera. Más tarde, en la era dorada de las grandes orquestas, medio país bailaría al ritmo del swing y el boogie-woogie y se enamoraría escuchando a los vocalistas. Del fox-trot al jazz flamenco da forma por primera vez, desde el rigor y la amenidad, a una historia mal conocida: la de El jazz en España 1919-1996. ...

As they say, necessity is the mother of invention, and this book introduces readers to 14 women who invented very useful, helpful items. They include Chicago native Margaret Wilcox who invented the car heater, Indiana native Marion O'Brien Donovan who invented disposable diapers, Pennsylvania native Stephanie Kwolek who invented Kevlar, and Austria-born actress Hedy Lamar whose secret communications systems led to the creation of WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS.

Describes the Boston Tea Party, including the events leading up to the party, its immediate effects on American-British relations, and why it is still an important event today.

La decisión de narrar el pasado se impuso después de vencer la duda de si el esfuerzo merecería la pena. La superé al darme cuenta de que muchas personas valoran la recuperación de la memoria reciente, pues la aceleración del tiempo hace que hechos relativamente próximos parezcan lejanos. Siento que la vida pasa deprisa y quiero que la memoria de las ilusiones y de los esfuerzos de mi generación no desaparezca a medida que la jubilación nos vaya separando de los más jóvenes. Al narrar el pasado intento vencer al olvido, para que las cosas que he visto «no se pierdan como lágrimas ...