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From Mexico to the tip of South America, Latin America features varied scenery, including deserts, grasslands, plains, and mountains. Some are extreme: The Andes is the world's longest mountain range, and the Atacama Desert has not had rain for over 400 years! Latin America's remarkable landscape is an essential factor in its surprisingly different climatic zones. This insightful volume offers a comprehensive tour of the many vibrant countries of this fascinating region, highlighting its most striking areas in vivid photographs. It is also an inviting exploration of geography, natural...

La madre de Noah toma la decisión de dejar de dar el pecho a su hija. Para explicárselo a la niña, recorre a la alegoría de la nube del bienestar. Le explica a Noah que una nube la acompaña des del día de su nacimiento, y que, poco a poco, se ha ido haciendo grande, junto a ella. Esta nube es muy suave, de colores, y la abraza y acompaña siempre. La madre le promete a Noah que cuando hayan dejado el pecho definitivamente, celebraran una gran fiesta, y hasta soplaran las velas, tantas como meses o años de lactancia. Una historia maravillosa para hacer entender a los más pequeños un...

It was known as the age of the dinosaurs, but other fascinating creatures roamed the Earth at the same time. Learn about lesser-known animals from the prehistoric era that are no less fascinating! Students will be engaged in reading about ancient animals like Gigantopithecus, Titanoboa, Megalodon, and more as they develop their skills at reading and writing numbers. This nonfiction math book combines math and literacy skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, intriguing sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make...

Profiles Phoebe Ann Moses, the star sharpshooter of Buffalo Bill's Wild West show under the name Annie Oakley, who began shooting to help feed her family after her father's death.