Educación para la ciudadanía

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.

Few natural forces seem as much like magic as magnets. Perhaps that’s why magnets are so fun! Young scientists will love learning about amazing magnets, both natural and man-made. They’ll discover how magnetism is harnessed to help us in many ways. This STEM-supportive volume contains comprehensible text and photographs of students and scientists utilizing magnets. It also includes a simple, fun concluding activity to encourage readers to use this super science tool themselves.

Todo el mundo quiere deshacerse de Norman, pero él es mucho más listo y siempre consigue regresar. Norman es un niño terrible, conocido en todas partes por su extraño comportamiento. Sus padres, muy tristes, deciden deshacerse de él. Así que se lo llevan del pueblo y lo abandonan lejos, en un tren en marcha. Tres ladrones se encuentran a Norman y planean cambiar al niño desaparecido por dinero de sus padres, pero se llevan una decepción. Frustrados y temerosos de Norman, deciden huir del niño problemático, pero Norman es más listo de lo que todos pensaban. PUBLISHER: TEKTIME

As a teen who may be worried about certain warning signs a friend is exhibiting, it’s important to know how to recognize and confront an eating disorder. After all, teens are the most impacted group for developing eating disorders. Learn how the pressures of school, dating, and athletics contribute to body image issues and why teens are vulnerable. Explore eating disorders that people commonly have and how they are treated. Readers from grades six through twelve will have a relatable text to help them understand how they can make a difference to someone they care about.