Diccionario por imagenes de los ninos del mundo/ Images Dictionary of children in the world

Presents general information about Christmas, including the origins of the holiday and other fall and winter holidays and their traditions, provides instructions for seasonal craft projects, and describes celebrations in different lands.

Introduces the concept of opposites through pictures of a girl named Laura as she takes part in common daily activities.

Meaning "River of the Colorful Birds," Uruguay is a small country in South America that is covered by crisscrossing rivers and lush hills. Home to approximately 3.5 million people, the country is often regarded as the most stable and prosperous country in Central and South America. Uruguay produces 95 percent of its electricity from renewable energy and is known as one of the most socially progressive nations in the world. Allow your readers to learn more about Uruguay's unique culture through this informative book, which features engaging sidebars and vibrant photographs.

Young readers may have heard about the benefits of using and making the most of their resources, but how does that factor into an economic discussion? This thorough discussion defines resources and describes the different types of resources and why some divide them into three categories and others choose four. The book also addresses the concept of scarcity, showing readers how, because all resources have their limits, it is important to use them responsibly and efficiently in a healthy economy.

En esta segunda edición, ampliada y revisada, de «Una espléndida sinceridad» se da información biográfica sobre Robert Louis Stevenson; se hace después un comentario de conjunto a su obra; luego, por orden cronológico, se reseñan cada uno de sus libros de ficción; y, por último, se incluyen comentarios acerca de sus obras restantes —de poesía, libros de viajes, ensayos de distinto tipo—. Junto con «La eficacia del optimismo», sobre Charles Dickens, y «Formas de la felicidad», sobre varias obras y autores decimonónicos, este libro tiene como uno de sus objetivos ampliar ...

SHAAAARRRKK! That's probably the last word anyone wants to hear while swimming in the warm blue sea. But most sharks aren't at all what people expect. In fact, those who think all sharks are giant, man-eating killers are in for a surprise. The compelling narrative, colorful illustrations, and captivating facts in SURPRISING SHARKS reveal that sharks come in all shapes and sizes - and probably should be more afraid of humans than we are of them. Back matter includes a note about sharks and an index.