Flor de Mi Esperanza

A thoughtful discussion of violence in schools, complete with examples of incidents and suggestions for coping.

“Al tener el armario vacío, pude observar en el fondo del lateral derecho una hendidura que me produjo curiosidad, porque pensé que se estaba estropeando, aunque las condiciones de temperatura y humedad eran óptimas para su conservación. Pasé los dedos por ella y vi una tabla que se diferenciaba, por la veta de la madera, del resto del suelo del armario; insistí tocando y estuve segura de que aquella tabla se podía levantar.” Demonios en el armario propone una búsqueda del ser a partir de una trama entretenida y una prosa fluida. María Montesinos, protagonista de la historia,...

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.

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!