Junípero Serra: Un misionero español

Junípero Serra was an influential Franciscan missionary who created missions that stretched from San Francisco to San Diego. His impact on California is still felt-and debated-today. Introduce students to his life with this nonfiction biography that builds students' reading skills and promotes social studies content literacy. The dynamic primary source maps, letters, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state...

Did you know that the first wheel was not invented for transportation or that the system used to create computers was based on the functionality of a sewing machine? In a fun way, this book teaches the history behind inventions that have changed the way we live, from Ancient Mesopotamia to the present. Important details appear at the bottom of each page, including the name of the inventor, the time period, and the place where it occurred.

Salva vive con la SKUAD en Andorra, pero... ¿Cómo comenzó todo? En algún momento, Salva fue un alumno normal de un instituto normal, de un barrio normal, de una ciudad normal... Pero TODO CAMBIÓ. Ahora vive con Logan y Shooter, tienen millones de seguidores y juntos pueden conseguir casi cualquier cosa que se propongan. Excepto saber quién les ha dejado una misteriosa que pone: «SABEMOS LO QUE HABÉIS HECHO». ¿Conseguirán descubrir quién está detrás del misterio?

Una colección de libros que combinan historia del arte con imágenes, espectaculares pop-ups y divertidas actividades para descubrir las obras y los artistas más reconocidos de todos los tiempos. Tras la Mona Lisa y Alexander Calder, ahora ponemos al alcance de los más pequeños la obra de un artista que revolucionó el mundo del arte: ¡el genial Andy Warhol!

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!