Predecir terremotos: Read-Along eBook

Nature is not always kind. Natural disasters like earthquakes and storms can wipe out cities. Entire cultures and their histories are at risk of being lost. When disaster strikes, some people work to save cultural items. They preserve culture for the future! 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...

The US president is the face of the United States to the rest of the world. However, he or she doesn’t have unlimited power within the country. The president has certain powers given by the Constitution, including the ability to make treaties, appoint some important government officials, and veto laws. Readers learn the many duties of the president in simple, clear language appropriate for both younger readers and older readers looking for a succinct review of the topic. Fact boxes supplement the main content with important details about checks and balances, amendments, and more that affect...

¿Sabías que los insectos palo se llaman ninfas cuando son jóvenes? Las ninfas cambian la piel cuando crecen. Aprende más datos fascinantes en Los insectos palo, uno de los libros de Insectos Fascinantes. Did you know that stick insects are called nymphs when they are young? Nymphs shed their skin as they grow. Learn more fascinating facts in Stick Insects, a Fascinating Insects book.

Casi todo lo que usamos y leemos desde que nos levantamos hasta que nos acostamos ha sido diseñado. En nuestro mundo industrializado y digital, prácticamente todo aquello artificial ha sido proyectado previamente y, por lo tanto, diseñado. ¿Pero sabemos exactamente qué es el diseño? Este libro arroja luz sobre una de las actividades más omnipresentes y al mismo tiempo ignoradas de nuestra sociedad. Isabel Campi, una de las mayores expertas en teoría e historia del diseño, nos introduce de forma divulgativa a todo lo que rodea al universo del diseño: desde su significado y ámbitos...