Supervehículos

The sun is responsible for all life on Earth, but what exactly is it? Our star is an amazing force that can be as dangerous as it is important. From solar flares to the threat of blowing up altogether, the sun is one of the most interesting things in our solar system. Readers take a trip to the sun to see how it works and exactly what it is made of. They’ll learn about the life cycle of a star and see just how long we have until we have to find a new planet to call home. Don’t worry, they’ll be happy to learn that (hopefully) we have millions of years left!

Un libro adaptado a los contenidos curriculares de Educación Plástica y Visual acompañado de un elevado número de actividades teóricas y prácticas. Destaca por tener un enfoque hacia las nuevas tecnologías, con vínculos a animaciones y a actividades interactivas. Y por tener un planteamiento encaminado al trabajo de las competencias básicas. Ofrece la posibilidad de continuar el aprendizaje práctico con el Cuaderno de Expresión Plástica y Visual.

From war and death to school and gender equality, the Sociedad series discusses many serious issues in a way that can be easily understood by children. Although many of the situations and examples are specific to Mexico, these books can be applied to a general readership, particularly one of Hispanic origin. Reflecting on modern sciences, particularly biotechnology—from its limitations to its advances—this perceptive study answers many questions concerning cloning and genetically modified organisms, such as Why do scientists work in these arenas? What are the benefits of this technology?...

Discusses the physical characteristics, feeding and mating behavior, interaction with humans, and habitat of whales.