Huracanes (Hurricanes)

What has a head, two tails, and shoots across the sky? A comet. Coming from the far edges of the solar system, most comets travel around the Sun, while meteors appear as flashing streaks of light in the night sky. Explore these amazing celestial wonders as they zip through space! This book looks at the difference between comets and meteors and their effects on Earth. The physical characteristics of each are identified in detail. This book won’t come crashing down! It’s filled with fun facts that give additional information on this exciting science topic. This book allows students to use...

Some of the most powerful things in the world are so tiny they can't be seen with the naked eye! Readers will be amazed at what they see when they take a glance at the world of the mini but mighty in this stunningly fascinating Spanish-translated nonfiction title that features remarkable images and graphics, informational text, index, and glossary. Through these features, readers are able to explore and discover such micros as DNA, atoms, bacteria, phytoplankton, and nanotechnology items like nano-robots and microchips!

Durante años se ha insistido en que consumir grasas es perjudicial. Esta afirmación ha provocado un gran malentendido, uno más en la interminable lista de falsas verdades que proliferan en el ámbito de la nutrición. Al eliminar las grasas de la dieta, no solo nos privamos de extraordinarios beneficios para nuestra salud, sino que también saboteamos cualquier esfuerzo encaminado a perder peso. A pesar de que provienen de corrientes marcadamente distintas en lo que respecta a alimentación sana y pérdida de peso, ambos autores –Jonny Bowden, reconocido nutricionista, y Steven Masley,...

Acuciosa biografía de Jules Verne, el autor de los Viajes Extraordinarios, enriquecida con textos e información novedosa. Constituye un mágico paseo por los sinuosos y complejos acontecimientos vitales que propiciaron la creación de su obra.