La búsqueda de la velocidad: Los vehículos (The Quest for Speed: Vehicles) (Spanish Version)

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.

What does this Spanish-translated book, a table, and your big toe have in common? They are all solids! A solid keeps its shape and always has the same volume. Read this Spanish-translated book to learn about solids and how they are different from liquids and gases. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: From Stonehenge to the Bermuda Triangle, there are many places on Earth that remain a mystery to scientists! Readers will discover these curious places--and more!--as they move through this fascinating, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. This mysterious book features detailed images, informational text, and stimulating facts and theories in conjunction with upper-level features, such as chapter format, a glossary of terms, and an index.

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!

The 20th century saw many new inventions. Changes came fast and made life easier. Cars, planes, TVs, and cell phones were all invented in the 1900s. What other important things were invented during this time? From electricity to emoji, this Spanish nonfiction book will keep students engaged in reading as they build their literacy, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. Important text features include a glossary, index, and table of contents. The Reader's Guide and culminating activity require students to connect back to the text as they develop their higher-order thinking skills. Check It Out! ...

La nueva XXVI Legislatura contuvo representantes de todas estas tendencias. Fue un Congreso de gran ebullición dialéctica y política. Las opiniones, la crítica, la ofensiva, la defensa se esgrimieron apasionadamente, y esa pasión repercutió en la prensa y en sectores no despreciables del público. Este libro analiza las labores de la Cámara de Diputados durante el gobierno maderista entre septiembre de 1912 y febrero de 1913, con énfasis en la relación entre ese cuerpo legislativo y el Poder Ejecutivo Federal. Se aborda también el funcionamiento de la Diputación, la formación de...

What does the phrase "once in a blue moon" refer to? What is the difference between a waning gibbous moon and a waning crescent moon? What is the atmosphere on the Moon like? How does the Moon create tides? Students will learn the answers to these questions and more as they read all about the Moon! This nonfiction Spanish book introduces students to important scientific concepts and vocabulary as they are engaged in reading. The colorful images, diagrams, sidebars, and text features will keep students connected to the text. Aligned to state and national standards, the fun lab activity...