Rcords del mundo animal / Records of the animal world

In the third book in Andrea Camilleri's Montalbano series, the urbane and perceptive detective exposes a nest of corruption and international intrigue in a compelling new case. When an elderly man is stabbed to death in an elevator and a crewman on an Italian fishing boat is shot by a Tunisian patrol boat, only Montalbano suspects the link between the two incidents.

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!

El machismo y la violencia de género explicados de una forma muy cercana por Pamela Palenciano, autora del famoso monólogo No solo duelen los golpes. Pamela Palenciano sobrevivió a una relación de maltrato que duró toda su adolescencia. En este libro comparte lo que vivió y nos brinda una mirada fresca e ingeniosa que analiza con profundidad la idea del amor romántico y cómo nos afectan los roles de género. O, dicho de otra manera, por qué los hombres compiten por todo, por qué las mujeres de los anuncios siempre salen con la boca abierta y qué le pasa a la princesa después de...

Despite unprecedented economic growth, the injustices and turmoil endured by Mexico over the course of Porfirio Diaz's three-decade presidency would lead to the outbreak of that country's biggest social revolution. In this profusely-illustrated history book for children, the events surrounded Porfirio Diaz's mandate are narrated in a simple, clear style. The book's profuse illustrations contribute to a didactic and comprehensive understanding of the Porfiriato. The supplementary charts and the timeline spanning the 1876-1911 period help organize and narrow down the most relevant facts in this ...