Diario de una ausencia

El padre de Juan José Millás tenía un taller de aparatos de electromedicina. Al recordar un momento en qué su padre estaba probando un bisturí eléctrico sobre un filete, comprendió que la escritura, al igual que el bisturí, cicatriza las heridas en el mismo instante de abrirlas. De esta revelación nació El mundo, para cicatrizar una herida que se abrió cuando su familia emigró de Valencia a Madrid. Ese día, nació una obra maestra.

Explore the lifecycle of a butterfly and learn about the transformation of caterpillars into beautiful butterflies. The connection to language arts is the rich vocabulary related to butterflies, caterpillars, and their transformations.

Most of the Earth's changes happen over millions of years, but earthquakes can force significant changes to the land in just a few moments. Readers will learn the science of plate tectonics and its role in the development of earthquakes around the globe. They will also learn that not all rocks are created equal. In fact, rocks are all different ages! This Spanish-translated book concludes with images of the damage and destruction that earthquakes can cause.

Got a fan of snakes, lizards, and turtles? Dig into this beginner's guide to reptiles from Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the award-winning About... series. Author and educator Cathryn Sill explains in simple language the basic characteristics that all reptiles share, while offering a look at many of the animals that fall into this diverse category, including ever-popular lizards, snakes, and turtles. The beautifully detailed paintings of noted wildlife illustrator John Sill depict reptiles in their habitats and highlight their unique aspects. An afterword provides more detail on each...