Sevilla

Young Martin's grandfather was once a world explorer, and now he has given Martin a key that opens the door to his secret storeroom. In this book, a sandstorm greets Martin as he visits Egypt's great Sphinx. He goes on to explore the pyramids, where he learns about ancient Egypt's pharaohs, and then he travels to the Valley of Kings, to Luxor, once the capital of ancient Egypt, and to Karnak, the city of ancient temples.

Antes de que yo naciera, el ocano Atlntico era una inmensa regin plagada de terribles monstruos. Lo llamaban "el Mar Tenebroso," y nadie se adentraba en l si no era por accidente.Cuando yo nac, ya se haba comenzado a explorar algunas islas como las Azores y las Canarias, aunque los barcos todava preferan navegar bordeando la costa para no perder tierra de vista.Por el contrario, yo me intern en el mar ms lejos de tierra firme de lo que ningn ser humano haba navegado antes. Al principio, se burlaban de m. Despus de mi viaje por el Atlntico, todos siguieron mi ejemplo.

When people go to sleep, bats are just waking up. While young readers may recognize the image of bats in the night skies, where they live may be less familiar. This title takes readers inside bat roosts to uncover the fascinating facts about this creature. Readers will learn the basics of bat roosts—in caves and beyond—and how they help bats survive in the wild. The text also looks at bat’s appearance, behavior, and the crucial role they play in nature’s ecosystems—topics covered in most elementary science curricula. Diagrams, fact boxes, colorful images encourage learning.

Introduces readers to mammals and the concept of classes of animals. Simple text describes the common features and behaviors of mammals as well as offering many examples of creatures in this group.

Young readers will be inspired by this biography about the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. The appealing images, helpful text, and supportive timeline, glossary, table of contents, and index combine to create an engaging experience as readers learn about one of the greatest female pilots of all time. This book has been translated into Spanish.