La Energía Solar (Solar Energy)

Young students will be enthralled with compelling portraits of famous figures who devoted their lives to improving the world. Includes historical photos and illustrations.

Follows the life and career of the French scientist who proved the existence of germs and their connection with diseases.

Defines screws, explains their functions, and suggests simple experiments to demonstrate how they work.

This inspiring biographical series ties in with elementary history, science, and social studies curricula, providing teachers with a valuable interdisciplinary resource. With these books, young readers will discover historical figures who devoted their lives to making the world a better place, and changed the course of history. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Climb aboard for a journey into the world of trains! In this fascinating, Spanish-translated nonfiction title, readers learn about the history of trains, the different uses for them, and the different types and parts including freight cars, box cars, passenger cars, and the caboose. With detailed photos, informative text, and intriguing facts, this book will have readers delighted from cover to cover!

" A Daniel, el trabajo en la oficina le resulta muy aburrido; su vida se ha vuelto de color gris. Por si fuera poco, descubre que, en los momentos más inesperados, se eleva desde el suelo. ¡Menudo problema!... ¿Qué puede hacer, por ejemplo, para cubrirse con la manta si la cama se ha quedado abajo y él está durmiendo en el aire?... Pero decide aprovechar su extraña facultad, y entonces... "

Sor Faustina escribía diariamente sus vivencias y gracias extraordinarias. Se concentraba sobre todo, en los asuntos internos de la vida y su contacto con Dios. En muchos lugares, y esto con especial atención dedicaba a las inspiraciones y mandamientos de Dios. Solo a veces y excepcionalmente mencionaba algunos hechos externos. En algunas páginas colocaba sus propios pensamientos y conclusiones de las meditaciones o de las conferencias. Incluso a veces, directamente apunta el contenido de instrucciones sacerdotales que oía. En muchas páginas encontramos en el Diario la poesía, en la...

GRADES PK–2: This 16-page Spanish title (8'' x 8'') introduces early readers to the leopard—what they eat, why they climb trees, and how far they can jump! FEATURES: Simple Spanish text and vivid photos present fascinating facts about an amazing African animal. Comprehension questions are included to advance learning. EARLY BILINGUAL LITERACY: Help young learners strengthen their bilingual skills—add the English version of this title into your collection, too. BUILD A LIBRARY: Collect every title from the collection to stock your home or classroom library. Reading together is a great...