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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.

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.

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.

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.

Today’s computers come in all shapes and sizes, but not many people actually know how they’re made. The journey from circuits and wires to a ready-to-use computer is a fascinating exploration of science and engineering. Readers get a look inside their laptops, desktops, and even their tablets as they’re shown step-by-step how these electronic marvels are assembled. Readers will love knowing what goes on inside their own machines, and color photographs and simple instructions will show them how they can build their own computer!

Compendio de experiencias y trabajos llevados a cabo por profesionales de la investigación en educación musical, la pedagogía, la dirección coral, la composición y las artes integradas. Es un ejemplo de la multiplicidad de expresiones y matices musicales, que conforman en su conjunto un abanico de posibilidades del quehacer musical, e intenta romper la distancia entre pensamiento y acción.