Rcords del mundo animal / Records of the animal world

Read about the kinds of jobs that people do as engineers, and how they use math, science, and creative thinking to solve problems.

It s fiesta time! Cinco de Mayo is a fiesta day in Mexico and the United States. It s celebrated on the fifth of May. This colorful holiday honors Mexico s victory over the French army at the Battle of Pueblo in 1862. People march in parades, dance, and set off fireworks. Families enjoy traditional Mexican food and drink. Then they watch people act out the famous battle. Find out more about this joyful celebration of Mexican culture.

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...

Este libro es la bienvenida a la sociedad de los pequeños ciudadanos. Con él podrán descubrir cómo funciona nuestro país, cuáles son los mecanismos y su rol en la sociedad. Será su primer acercamiento al Congreso, los Tribunales de Justicia y La Moneda. En Yo, ciudadano, niños y jóvenes comprenderán su rol en la sociedad como seres cívicos y políticos. Aprenderán de política y a debatir en torno a las causas que les parezcan justas. ¡Podrán entender el mundo, la sociedad y nuestra historia a fin de ser los mejores ciudadanos del siglo XXI!