Exploremos el ciclo de la roca (Exploring the Rock Cycle)

Although Earth is mostly made up of igneous and metamorphic rock, sedimentary rock covers about 75 percent of Earth's land surface. This means it's the most visible kind of rock on Earth. Sedimentary rocks form when sediment accumulates and compacts. Your readers will learn how sedimentary rocks form, the different types of sedimentary rocks, and how people use sedimentary rocks. Fun fact boxes provide readers with additional information. A helpful diagram illustrates how sedimentary rocks form.

When rocks change because of environmental conditions, the new rocks are called metamorphic rocks. A rock's chemical or physical makeup may change because of conditions such as temperature, stress, or pressure. Your readers will learn fascinating facts including where metamorphic rocks are most commonly found, the different types of metamorphism, and how metamorphic rocks are identified. Full-color photographs depict these rocks in nature. A helpful graphic organizer shows how these fascinating rocks form.

When winter hits, many people in colder climates spend most of their time indoors. But what do wild animals do? Some animals spend winters hibernating. Beginning readers will learn what hibernation is, why some animals hibernate and others don't, and how hibernating animals prepare for their long sleep. Full-color photographs grab readers' attention and allow them to draw connections to the narrative. Readers will love learning about this mysterious, restful time in some animals' lives.

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about the discovery of the "New World" and how it affected the Native Americans already living there. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with information ...

RM publica la obra narrativa completa de Maqroll el Gaviero.00A los 63 años Álvaro Mutis retomó un personaje que se asomaba de forma recurrente en su obra poética y lo convirtió en el personaje central de un ciclo narrativo formado por siete novelas escritas entre 1986 y 1993, al que el propio autor puso el nombre de 'Empresas y tribulaciones de Maqroll el Gaviero'.00La obra está compuesta por las siete novelas que tienen como protagonista a Maqroll el Gaviero: La nieve del Almirante, Ilona llega con la lluvia, Un bel morir, La última escala del Tramp Steamer, Amirbar, Abdul Bashur,...

An introduction to the educational background, equipment, clothing, and various duties of a construction worker.

Naiyer Masud ha vivido siempre en Lucknow (Utta Pradesh), en una casa construida por su padre, que le puso por nombre Adabistan (Casa de la Literatura). Ahora, Masud es admirado en su pais gracias a sus libros de relatos, que ha ido escribiendo lentamente a lo largo de su vida. Alejada del exotismo y el realismo magico que han infectado parte de la literatura india de las ultimas decadas, su escritura significa lo contrario de una manufactura lista para ser exportada: el sutil clima fantastico de sus relatos se apoya en una gran destreza psicologica que se desprende de su mordaz y profunda...