Ciencias para el mundo contemporáneo

This title will familiarize readers with Labor Day by explaining the "whos, whats, and whys" of it. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Young readers will gather basic information about Labor Day through easy-to-read text alongside compelling and historical photographs. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

HIGH-INTEREST, LOW-LEVEL: Reluctant readers will be engaged from beginning to end as they explore the responsibilities and skills of the pitcher in this 32-page nonfiction book. Side-by-side English and Spanish text and vivid, exciting photos show readers what it takes to fill this key position in baseball and softball. SPORTS BOOK FOR KIDS: Pitchers are team leaders. They train hard and must be smart with their throws. Just one pitch could win or lose the game! This book explores the pitcher position in baseball and softball and what makes a good pitcher great. INCLUDES: Readers will be...

"Me cuesta asimilar que, después de casi 30 años de democracia, nadie haya colocado un recuerdo, una lápida, en homenaje a aquellos más de trescientos alicantinos que perdieron la vida en el bombardeo del Mercado de Alicante, el 25 de mayo de 1938. Y me cuesta también comprender que no se haya escrito un solo libro sobre aquella pavorosa y terrible matanza indiscriminada, y que cuando se citan los momentos más trágicos de nuestra incivil contienda se omita este hecho. Ahora ya, no. Miguel Ángel Pérez Oca lo ha hecho posible. En su esfuerzo encontró siempre la ayuda de los...

Readers may never expect that they might free fall to Earth, but if they have ever dived into a pool, that's exactly what they've done. This book shows readers how Newton's three laws of motion affect divers, skydivers, and mountain climbers' movements. Readers discover who uses gravity, and who works against it, and all other forces that contribute to a successful dive or climb. After reading this book, readers can decide if they will ever be interested in engaging in one of these extreme sports.