Taipan / Taipán

You don't have to live in Europe to be a soccer aficionado. Known as "football" to most people, soccer is a game of speed, skill, and intricate teamwork. Among the many inspirational athletes who make soccer such an exciting sport, few compare to Lionel Messi, the renowned professional footballer from Argentina. Messi's record-breaking skills on the field have earned him the adoration of soccer fans across the globe. In this biography, readers will be exposed to one of the greatest soccer players of all time: a man whose life story is just as thrilling as his incredible ability to score goals.

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.

Esta obra ha sido desarrollada para llevar los principales contenidos aeronáuticos a los entusiastas de la aviación, a los alumnos y futuros pilotos y a todo aquel apasionado del ámbito aeronáutico que desee aprender un poco mas de este fascinante mundo de la aviación civil. Aprenderemos los principales conceptos teóricos de la aviación. Un resumen de cada área aeronáutica, explicada de forma sencilla y agradable de leer, pero al mismo tiempo, desarrollando los contenidos mas relevantes de forma profesional y sumamente educativa. ¿Como son las pistas de los aeropuertos?,...

When winter hits, many people in colder climates spend most of their time indoors. But what do wild animals do? Some animals spend winters hibernating. Beginning readers will learn what hibernation is, why some animals hibernate and others don't, and how hibernating animals prepare for their long sleep. Full-color photographs grab readers' attention and allow them to draw connections to the narrative. Readers will love learning about this mysterious, restful time in some animals' lives.