Cómo funcionan los juguetes (How Toys Work)

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.

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. This 6-Pack includes six...

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!

Si eres de los que piensa que saber que el tiempo y el espacio son en realidad lo mismo no sirve para nada, o que lo único que le puede decir un protón a un electrón es que deje de ser tan negativo..., ¡has dado con la lectura que necesitabas! ¿Sabías que el teletransporte es real? ¿Que a veces un electrón tiene probabilidades de atravesar una pared? ¿Que dos partículas pueden influenciarse mutuamente aunque estén a años luz de distancia? ¿Y que las partículas cuánticas son como Clark Kent y disimulan sus poderes cuando los científicos las están observando? En Cómo explicar...

The Internet can be one of the most useful tools for young learners. It can also open them up to dangerous situations and inappropriate content. This book teaches readers how to use the Internet responsibly. It addresses relevant issues, including social networking, online gaming, and cyber bullying. Through age-appropriate text, readers will learn how to avoid strangers and keep their personal information safe. “Tell Me More” boxes give advice for complicated online situations. Color photographs and a detailed glossary support the text. Supplemental websites provide opportunities for...

Felicitas Guerrero fue una hermosa joven, rebelde, transgresora y pasional que se animó a enfrentar a los patriarcados salvajes del Buenos Aires colonial. Su historia pertenece al patrimonio cultural argentino. En este relato maravilloso plagado de intrigas, luchas de poder, traiciones y peleas por el corazón y el dinero de esta belleza argentina, los Guerrero, los Ocampo, los Montes de Oca, los Cueto, los Sáenz Valiente tejen una trama atrapante y magnética que se desarrolla en la capital argentina y en los Pagos del Tuyú. En el tomo II: Felicitas se ha convertido en mujer, madre y...

There is a contest at a school to design a new playground. The students use blocks to build their models. As they build, they use three-dimensional shapes. Some students build a train out of blocks for the younger students to play on. Can you guess which three-dimensional shape they use for the train's wheels? Read to find out which design wins.