Viaje al Sol (A Trip to the Sun)

The sun is responsible for all life on Earth, but what exactly is it? Our star is an amazing force that can be as dangerous as it is important. From solar flares to the threat of blowing up altogether, the sun is one of the most interesting things in our solar system. Readers take a trip to the sun to see how it works and exactly what it is made of. Theyll learn about the life cycle of a star and see just how long we have until we have to find a new planet to call home. Dont worry, theyll be happy to learn that (hopefully) we have millions of years left!

HernanCortes parte rumbo al Yucatan con la mision de auxiliar a la expedicion de Juan Grijalva que enviara el gobernadorde Cuba, Diego Velazquez, y de la cual no se habia vuelto a tener noticia. Noobstante, poco antes de la partida, el gobernador decide desposeerle del mando, pero Cortes consigue hacerse a lamar, y luego de vicisitudes sin cuento, se adentra en ignotos territorios dominados por los indios mexicas, cuyo emperador, Moctezuma, rige susvastos dominios desde la ciudad de Tenochtitlan.En un principio, Moctezuma cree saber queHernan Cortes es la encarnacion del diosQuetzalcoatl, "La ...

The Bill of Rights is one of the most important parts of the United States Constitution. Understanding this document is a vital part of understanding the rights we have as American citizens. This informative volume delves into each amendment of the Bill of Rights and looks at the important people and political decisions behind them. Graphic organizers, charts, and primary source documents supplement this already richly informational resource.

Biddy Mason's life began as an enslaved person, but she became a successful nurse, midwife, and land owner. She left behind a legacy of caring and charity and influenced Los Angeles’s history. This Spanish biography builds reading comprehension and social studies literacy. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with information and primary source maps, images, and documents, these books are perfect for reports or projects. The Read ...

Esta novela relata una historia real. Sucedió en 2011. La vivió Irina Lucidi. Esta novela aborda un dolor para el que muchos idiomas no tienen una palabra: «La palabra que falta. El progenitor que pierde a un hijo. No que lo mata: que lo pierde. ¿Cómo se llama, cómo se dice, quién es aquel a quien se le ha muerto un hijo? ¿Qué lugar ocupa en la historia? Falta la palabra, falta la palabra. Carencia, ausencia. ¿Quién la ha borrado?, ¿cuándo?, del diccionario italiano, francés, alemán, español, inglés. Y, además, ¿por qué?» Irina es una mujer de padre italiano y madre...