Cuentos Para Niños Que Se Atreven a Ser Diferentes 2 / Stories for Boys Who Are to Be Diferent 2

The idea of the Roaring '20s conjures up images of speakeasies, women with short, saucy hairdos, and hot jazz. Readers will learn about the historical events that define this decade, including the devastating war that preceded it. An explanation about project-based learning will help readers understand how it can help them research their topic in unique and interesting ways. Constructive suggestions offer ideas for projects, while encouraging readers to take their studies in new and interesting directions.

La magia está en los ojos del que la mira. «Cuando Jocelyn Brandon murió (a una edad muy avanzada, como es lo normal en el caso de los magos), legó su casa a su nieto Andrew». Andrew siempre ha adorado la casa, en especial sus vidrieras mágicas. Pero ahora, al verse como dueño de ella, se da cuenta de que las cosas no son tan fáciles como pensaba: para empezar, están la guardesa, tiránica y vengativa, y el jardinero, maniático y gruñón (pero que, al menos, tiene una hermosa sobrina llamada Stashe). Además, no hay que olvidar a Aidan Cain, un huérfano de doce años que aparece...

Young readers will be inspired by this biography about the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. The appealing images, helpful text, and supportive timeline, glossary, table of contents, and index combine to create an engaging experience as readers learn about one of the greatest female pilots of all time. This book has been translated into Spanish.

Few natural forces seem as much like magic as magnets. Perhaps that’s why magnets are so fun! Young scientists will love learning about amazing magnets, both natural and man-made. They’ll discover how magnetism is harnessed to help us in many ways. This STEM-supportive volume contains comprehensible text and photographs of students and scientists utilizing magnets. It also includes a simple, fun concluding activity to encourage readers to use this super science tool themselves.