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.

Deserts are the driest places on Earth, but they’re full of life! Cacti, kangaroo rats, shrubs, foxes, and more have found ways to adapt to the extreme temperatures and dry conditions of deserts around the world. Readers learn about many of these adaptations as well as the major features of the desert biome. Simple maps highlight some of the biggest deserts, helping readers learn map skills. Full-color photographs reinforce accessible information about the desert ecosystem, including a concluding message of conservation.

'Imago hominis' es un manuscrito que el tribuno romano Suetonio envía al bibliotecario de Éfeso. En él refiere el viaje secreto que ambos emprendieron a Palestina, enviados como espías por el emperador Tiberio, para informar sobre las revueltas zelotas y las drásticas decisiones del prefecto Poncio Pilato. Sus pesquisas le llevan a interesarse por el profeta rural Jesús de Nazaret, crucificado meses atrás en Jerusalén, y por las claves de su influjo religioso y político en la sociedad judía. Sus discípulos, seguidores y amigos son investigados y descritos por este tribuno.

A K-pop band like no other, EXO have been dominating charts and stealing hearts since they debuted in 2012. This unofficial biography tells their extraordinary story. Extensively researched, this book weaves in the backstories of each of the nine individual members with the story of the band as a whole.

Did you know that liquids take the shape of their containers? If liquids get hot, they can become gases. Discover more interesting facts in Liquids, part of the States of Matter series of EYEDISCOVER books.