Viaje Al Sol (a Trip to the Sun) (6pack)

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!

Read about the kinds of jobs that people do as engineers, and how they use math, science, and creative thinking to solve problems.

Esta es la historia de Bart, el niño que soñó con las Súper-Ratas, un ejército de roedores entrenados para mejorar la vida de las personas. Pero lo que nadie esperaba es que ayudaría a salvar la vida de miles de personas. Gracias a su olfato, las ratas de Bart detectan minas terrestres por toda África y ayudan a la investigación de enfermedades como la tuberculosis. Con su amor por los animales, su creatividad y perseverancia, Bart ha contribuido a crear un mundo mejor. La historia de Bart Weetjens es la de alguien que, desde muy joven, se dio cuenta de que había cosas a su alrededor ...

In the United States, the ability to take informed action is becoming increasingly necessary, and difficult. This book delves into the importance of being informed and explains how not all sources of information are equal. Readers are introduced to the scientific method as a way of testing information for credibility. Students will also learn how to turn credible information into action by forming groups, protesting, contacting elected representatives, and possibly even running for office themselves someday.

Kids often play with magnets, yet they don't learn how these playthings work for many years. Practical knowledge from their play can help them learn more about magnetism, and so can this book. Specially written for those with reading challenges or readers looking for a review, the main text covers important vocabulary, magnetic fields, and a discussion of why metals and magnets come together. Diagrams and succinct fact boxes offer additional ways to learn each concept and explain some ideas in greater detail.