La Energía Solar (Solar Energy)

Defines pulleys, explains their functions, and suggests simple experiments to demonstrate how they work.

El Mayflower es un barco que ha llegado a ser célebre en la historia de los Estados Unidos porque en 1620 transportó desde Inglaterra al grupo conocido como "los peregrinos", quienes serían los primeros colonos europeos en establecerse en Norteamérica. Ellos zarparon desde el puerto inglés de Southampton y bautizaron como Nueva Inglaterra a la tierra que los acogió. Como señala este libro, el Pacto del Mayflower designa el acuerdo que los hombres adultos de esta comunidad firmaron a bordo del barco para fijar criterios generales que sirvieran como fundamento para el gobierno de la...

This inspiring biographical series ties in with elementary history, science, and social studies curricula, providing teachers with a valuable interdisciplinary resource. With these books, young readers will discover historical figures who devoted their lives to making the world a better place, and changed the course of history. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Some of the most powerful things in the world are so tiny they can't be seen with the naked eye! Readers will be amazed at what they see when they take a glance at the world of the mini but mighty in this stunningly fascinating Spanish-translated nonfiction title that features remarkable images and graphics, informational text, index, and glossary. Through these features, readers are able to explore and discover such micros as DNA, atoms, bacteria, phytoplankton, and nanotechnology items like nano-robots and microchips! This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

¿Por qué la literatura en la escuela? La literatura es un vehículo para iniciar la lectura en los niños y para desarrollar, a lo largo de toda la vida, una lectura cada vez más afinada y refinada, más selectiva y comprensiva, es decir, una verdadera experiencia. Los conceptos y las teorías seleccionadas que soportan este libro, son elementos que propician ambientes de aprendizaje para los estudiantes en el desarrollo de habilidades y adquisición del conocimiento en la lectura, así como la recreación literaria a través de textos y encaminar a los estudiantes al gusto por la...

Five and counting! So far, astronomers have discovered five dwarf planets in our solar system. Pluto, which was once thought of as the ninth planet, is today classified as a dwarf planet. This book looks at the current dwarf planets, characteristics, size, and orbital patterns, as well as the three rules scientists follow to characterize these tiny, round space objects. Every day new discoveries are being made. Who knows how many dwarf planets we will find in the future! This book will allow students to understand that patterns in the natural world can be observed, used to describe phenomena, ...

3 million years ago, men built the first stone tools for hunting. 2 million years ago, men walked in a completely upright position and had already discovered fire. 1 million years ago, men organized themselves in groups... Okay, okay, but what about the women? Where were the women in the meantime?