Descubramos Irán

Looking at POLAND: Did you know that more horses are raised in Poland than in any other European country? Looking at Poland, you will see the steep slopes of the Carpathian Mountains, the patchwork farmland of the central plains, and the crystal-clear lakes that dot the north. Learn about life in Poland, from shipyards to salt mines and from cottages to castles.

Looking at VENEZUELA: Did you know that Angel Falls, in Venezuela, is the highest waterfall in the world? Looking at Venezuela, you will see the snow-covered peaks of the Andes Mountains, the flat-topped cliffs of the Guiana Highlands, and the colorful plants and animals of the rain forest. Learn about life in Venezuela, from the Maracaibo Basin to Margarita Island and from oil rigs to orchids.

Describes the different types of octopuses and how they search for food and defend themselves against predators.

I arrived in Medellin looking for Adrian, and I met Nahum, Hernan Dario, Jonathan, Victor Manuel, Fernando, Juan Esteban, Ruben Dario, Wilinton, Douglas, Jose Daniel, Angel Antonio, Julio, and Fabio. In Barecelona, I m Santiago, but here at the Jericho Lighthouse Foundation, I m Kaliman, the hero who listens to true stories of wounded, mistreated young men who had been banished from the good life. You can t erase the past, and picking yourself up is no easy feat. But the men at Faro are also Kalimans; they have left the streets, the drugs, and the scraping by behind to begin to look forward...

Presents an overview of Egyptian pyramids and burial practices associated with them and introduces the pyramids of other countries.

Open this book and, using the included magical press-out flashlight, illuminate a nighttime world full of amazing animals! Whether exploring an Amazon jungle or an African safari, kids will discover all sorts of creatures that are most active in the darkness. Packed with fun facts and illustrations, too.