Mecánicos (Mechanics)

If it were possible to shrink down and take a tour of a human body, would you want to go? Readers will get that chance when they explore the body of a guy named Marty, who will let them check out the body systems that keep his heart beating and his body moving every day. With the help of a tiny ship that goes through his ears and all the way through his digestive system, readers will learn exactly what they are made of with this great book.

Coders are one of the reasons our computers, tablets, and smartphones can do things we couldn't have even imagined just a few years ago. It's no surprise that coders are in high demand right now and that isn't likely to slow down. Readers will learn about the basics of coding and how to turn their creative ideas into reality on the computer screen. They'll also understand why coding will become even more important as technology continues to grow and change. Colorful photographs showing the roles and education of a coder provide readers with an easy way to envision themselves in this...

In English and Spanish, help children understand their fears and teach them simple coping skills. It is natural for children to feel afraid sometimes. In this English-Spanish bilingual book, encouraging words and supportive illustrations guide children to face their fears and know where to turn for help. Little ones also learn simple ways to help themselves. Includes a special section for adults, with ideas for supporting children when they feel afraid and a list of additional resources, in both English and Spanish. ​The Learning to Get Along® Series The Learning to Get Along series helps...

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...

«Conviene que se vaya diciendo», anotaba José-Carlos Mainer hace unos años, y lo reitera ahora en el prólogo a esta edición: «Todos coinciden en que García Montero es un poeta tocado por la rara gracia del talento expresivo y la todavía menos frecuente del talento emocional. Pero hay que añadir que, en una época poética muy poblada de nombres, es uno de los pocos destinados a la letra grande de la historia de la literatura.» Luis García Montero reúne en este volumen veinticinco años de poeta. Ordenados y en edición definitiva, figuran en esta Poesía (1980-2005) sus ocho...

¿Quién era Darth Vader antes de pasarse al Lado Oscuro? ¿Cuáles son las armas más originales utilizadas por El Joker? ¿Quién es el despiadado agente de Kaos más agradable de todos los tiempos? ¿Y el asesino serial más encantador y culto? ¿Qué héroes y heroínas esconden un pasado oscuro? Este libro reúne los secretos de los más variados villanos: desde los clásicos, como Drácula y Lex Luthor, hasta los expertos en artes oscuras, como Skeletor y Sauron. Sin olvidarnos de brujas, asesinos seriales y de animales que dejaron sus huellas infames en la historia de la ficción....