Dónde vive la gente

Earthquakes can leave people and property in bad shape. At times, they can be deadly. Find out about the science of studying earthquakes and the men and women who track the movements of the ground below us. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step of the engineering design process and is perfect for makerspace activities. It makes STEAM career...

Have you ever thought about how a soccer field is different from a football field? Or how a tennis court is different from a basketball court? Each sport has a surface with a purpose! Explore partitioned shapes with this Spanish math book that seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach math concepts. Text features include images, a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to build students' vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems, sidebars, and math diagrams...

Los terremotos pueden dejar en malas condiciones a las personas y las propiedades. A veces, pueden ser mortales. Descubra la ciencia del estudio de los terremotos y los hombres y mujeres que rastrean los movimientos del suelo debajo de nosotros. Creado en colaboración con la Institución Smithsonian, este libro en español despierta la curiosidad sobre los temas de STEAM a través de ejemplos del mundo real. Cuenta con un desafío STEAM práctico que guía a los estudiantes de inglés a través de cada paso del proceso de diseño de ingeniería. Inspire a los estudiantes a seguir una carrera ...

La historia de un peregrinaje más a través de un milenario camino. En el Año Mil, tras el fallecimiento de su marido, la condesa de Conquereuil emprende peregrinación a Santiago de Compostela desde la Bretaña francesa, para postrarse ante el Apóstol, recibir la indulgencia y pedirle que haga crecer a su hija pequeña, que es enana y que, a causa de su deformidad, ha sido rechazada por las gentes y hasta por su propio padre, pues la han creído endemoniada. Sale al camino con un séquito de 200 servidores, recorre vías romanas, caminos y veredas; atraviesa puentes inestables; se hospeda ...

In the spring of 1895, Bud is excited for his Cadet Corps team to compete in the end-of-the-year drills competition at his school. His company is the favorite to win, but can they pull it off? This historical fiction book is based on a story by the African-American poet and playwright, Paul Laurence Dunbar. Especially appealing to reluctant readers, this 32-page historical fiction book features hi-lo text, full-color illustrations and a short chapter format.

What is the most effective way to study for a test? Whether it's gearing up for the SATs or cramming for a history exam at school, this book is here to help. Packed with results-driven recommendations on everything from time management to reducing stress, it provides students with the tools they need to develop more efficient study habits and boost their grades. Indispensable sidebars are included throughout, as are suggestions for how to apply essential test-prep skills in the workplace and beyond.

«Ahora que las mujeres participan en la literatura en pie de igualdad, va siendo hora de que nos digan cómo ven lo real, nos den esa mitad que falta para ver cabalmente lo que existe. En esta su primera novela, Alicia Giménez Bartlett va por ese camino y va pisando bien.» GONZALO TORRENTE BALLESTER, 1984 A la bella Pamela y la frágil Clarisa, al financiero Finn, a madame Tevener, a Octosílabo el ferroviario y al poeta Léonard no les une nada... salvo EXIT, la peculiar salida de emergencia que han escogido para sus vidas. Tras pagar los correspondientes honorarios a la organización,...