Artilugia Agenda

This title explains what time is and the different kinds of ways, like seconds and hours, to measure it. It also gives everyday examples of things that have to do with time. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.

Un grupo de cazadores mata a un oso en los bosques cercanos a Kiruna. Cuando abren el vientre del animal, encuentran un dedo humano entre las vísceras. Unos meses más tarde, hallan a una mujer asesinada en su casa. Ha sido brutalmente agredida con una horqueta hasta la muerte. Markus, su nieto de siete años, ha desaparecido. La fiscal del distrito, Rebecka Martinsson, que en un principio se iba a hacer cargo de la investigación, es retirada del caso. Por su cuenta y riesgo empieza a indagar en el asesinato de la mujer: la muerte parece perseguir a esta familia, y Rebecka no está...

The plot of The Empty Region takes the reader from the military camps of holy warriors in Pakistan, to the security corridors of the CIA and the FBI. It’s a fascinating puzzle inhabited by historical characters, including Osama bin Laden and George W. Bush, as well as officials aware of the tragedy´s secrets. Szichman leads us along the terminals where the air pirates of al-Qaida consummated their tragic ritual, makes us travel on the airplanes, turned into guided missiles, and recreates the 102 minutes when the burning towers of the World Trade Center became hell on earth. Although...

HIGH-INTEREST, LOW-LEVEL: Reluctant readers will be engaged from beginning to end as they explore the responsibilities and skills of the soccer goalie in this 32-page nonfiction book. Side-by-side English and Spanish text and vivid, exciting photos show readers what it takes to fill this key position in soccer. SPORTS BOOK FOR KIDS: Soccer goalies are their team's last line of defense. These players must be quick on their feet to stop the other team from scoring a goal. Learn what soccer goalies do to help their team to victory! INCLUDES: Readers will be hooked from beginning to end with...