Universo

Insectos is one book in the Spanish-language Gran Atlas de la Ciencia series that covers today's most popular science topics, from digital TV to microchips to touchscreens and beyond. Perennial subjects in earth science, life science, and physical science are all explored in detail. Amazing graphics--more than 1,000 per title--combined with concise summaries help students understand complex subjects. Correlated to the science curriculum in grades 5-9, each title also contains a glossary with full definitions for vocabulary.

It is July 4 and you are going to see the fireworks. But do you know why? It's Independence Day! Turn the pages of this book to find out why our country had to win its freedom, what happened on July 4, 1776 that makes this day special, why we watch fireworks on July 4. Each book in the Holiday Histories series describes one of America's holidays or special days. Explore the history of each day and learn the real reason why it is important. Discover what special meaning each day might have for you.

In life there are lots of things that come and go, transform, or get left behind. It happens to everything . . . except this. This book deals with life changes and the passage of time with a great deal of sensitivity. To reinforce the message, each scene includes a page with special paper that invites us to witness the transformation.

Este libro interactivo, magníficamente ilustrado por Fernando Vicente, acerca a los jóvenes lectores al mundo fascinante y misterioso del antiguo Egipto. Cada doble página es una visita privilegiada a un escenario lleno de magia: la orilla del río Nilo, un mercado de la ciudad de Tebas, la galería de los dioses egipcios, las pirámides, las tumbas de los grandes faraones, y un puñado de juegos y enigmas para aprender y divertirse.

"Marjane Satrapi, la creadora de la galardonada serie Persépolis, nos invita a compartir las confidencias de un grupo de mujeres sobre el amor, los hombres y el sexo. Las vivencias en el seno de su familia son el tema principal de estas charlas, en las que ponen en común sus experiencias sobre el matrimonio y la condición de la mujer en Irán. Mientras los hombres duermen la siesta, las mujeres airean el corazón."--P. [4] of cover.