Los sólidos (Solids) 6-Pack

The need for speed is the motivating factor in this engaging, Spanish book. Readers learn the history of travel from the very slow to the supersonic and beyond, including everything in between. They learn and discover the factors that influence motion for all types of vehicles: land, air, and water alike. They also learn different ways to measure speed and read about energy uses for different vehicles. With greater speed comes greater risk. Readers learn how engineers are always seeking new and better ways to keep people safe as they travel faster and go farther.

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.

Invite readers along on the preparations for a soccer tournament! With informational, Spanish-translated text, vibrant photos and charts, children are engaged from cover to cover while utilizing mathematical skills to increase understanding of all aspects of soccer, including sportsmanship and tournaments.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Learn the secrets to artful cupcakes, oven-fresh bread, and other delicious baked goods in this delightful nonfiction title. Readers will learn how mathematics helps bakers measure their ingredients to make tasteful treats. Featuring vibrant images and charts, informative text, and fun, intriguing facts, this Spanish-translated nonfiction book will leave children fascinated by all the details that go into baking their favorite treats--like doughnuts and cookies!

¡Salta! Sigue a un cachorrito durante todo el día para aprender la rutina de estos perros jóvenes. Usando herramientas como el árbol de vocabulario y las actividades de comprensión, los niños aprenden vocabulario en grupos de conceptos--lo cual les ayuda a hacer conexiones entre las palabras y ampliar su conocimiento del mundo.

The asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter is an intriguing area of our solar system. Scientists have counted over 670,000 known asteroids there, but there could be millions more not yet found. Readers will discover much more about the asteroid belt in this highinterest book, which blends science and math. They'll read about several topics, such as space missions to the asteroid belt and the difference between an asteroid and a planet, and solve associated math problems-just like actual space scientists do!

En este libro un autor y veinte ilustradores muestran con asombro que los objetos, en apariencia ya conocidos, no lo son tanto. Que ellos mismos tienen una vida propia, un pasado histórico y un simbolismo cultural. Cada objeto tiene una historia transcurrida y un porvenir continuo. Pero es raro que en cierto momento nos detengamos y preguntemos por tales orígenes y desarrollo de alguno de ellos. O alguien, mientras come, se ha cuestionado sobre quien inventaría el tenedor. Son preguntas que no surgen porque los objetos son ya tan comunes y han estado demasiado tiempo junto a nosotros, que...

La única actitud positiva para prestigiar el fenómeno del flamenco en su totalidad es conocerlo y contribuir a que los demás lo conozcan más y mejor. Ello implica analizar y luego describir la cultura que lo informa, el código en que se expresa, el contexto antropológico y social en que se desenvuelve y el mundo poético que genera.