Garabatos

Imagine traveling at half the speed of a jet plane without ever leaving the ground! Students will discover the technology that makes such speeds possible, from special tracks and safety precautions to aerodynamically designed trains. What are the limits to the speed of trains? What imposes those limits? Students also will read about the future of passenger train travel, from flying trains to trains that use huge magnets to levitate inches or centimeters off the track. Some trains safely reach speeds of more than 200 mph!

«Ahora que las mujeres participan en la literatura en pie de igualdad, va siendo hora de que nos digan cómo ven lo real, nos den esa mitad que falta para ver cabalmente lo que existe. En esta su primera novela, Alicia Giménez Bartlett va por ese camino y va pisando bien.» GONZALO TORRENTE BALLESTER, 1984 A la bella Pamela y la frágil Clarisa, al financiero Finn, a madame Tevener, a Octosílabo el ferroviario y al poeta Léonard no les une nada... salvo EXIT, la peculiar salida de emergencia que han escogido para sus vidas. Tras pagar los correspondientes honorarios a la organización,...

An elegantly illustrated collection of ten favourite Bible stories with an interesting twist. Margaret McAllister imaginatively retells these tales from the point of view of the women involved: Noah's wife, Miriam, Ruth, Mary mother of Jesus, Pilate's wife, Mary Magdalene are among some of the women who put their side of the story forward. A stylish compilation of Bible stories with a difference, this is a perfect gift for girls.

The idea of the Roaring '20s conjures up images of speakeasies, women with short, saucy hairdos, and hot jazz. Readers will learn about the historical events that define this decade, including the devastating war that preceded it. An explanation about project-based learning will help readers understand how it can help them research their topic in unique and interesting ways. Constructive suggestions offer ideas for projects, while encouraging readers to take their studies in new and interesting directions.