Un Dia en la vida de un bombero / A Day in the Life of a Fire Fighter

Discover what it takes to be an Emergency Room doctor in this enlightening, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Readers learn about the hard work and dedication it takes to have a career as an ER doctor and what a typical day is like in the emergency room. From medical school to residency, medical symptoms to diagnosis, children will learn all about the steps it takes to get involved in this profession. This engaging title features vivid photos, helpful charts and diagrams, informational text, a glossary of terms, and an interview with a real-life ER doctor to delight, inform, and encourage...

Despite unprecedented economic growth, the injustices and turmoil endured by Mexico over the course of Porfirio Diaz's three-decade presidency would lead to the outbreak of that country's biggest social revolution. In this profusely-illustrated history book for children, the events surrounded Porfirio Diaz's mandate are narrated in a simple, clear style. The book's profuse illustrations contribute to a didactic and comprehensive understanding of the Porfiriato. The supplementary charts and the timeline spanning the 1876-1911 period help organize and narrow down the most relevant facts in this ...

De todas las grandes aventuras que ha vivido el ser humano hasta nuestros días, la que le llevó a montarse en una nave espacial y alcanzar la Luna es seguramente la más apasionante y hermosa de todas. Súbete en el Apollo 11 y acompaña a Armstrong, Collins y Aldrin en una aventura espacial camino de la Luna, camino de la historia.

Un libro dirigido, sobre todo, a los niños y los jóvenes. Una aproximación accesible a la vida y la obra de uno de los grandes artistas de todos los tiempos. Un pintor que intentó atrapar la luz y hacer palpable lo efímero de la existencia humana. Considerado uno de los fundadores de la escuela impresionista, Claude Monet sigue fascinando a los amantes de la pintura de todo el mundo gracias a la imperecedera luminosidad de sus cuadros y a la delicada filosofía que se desprende de ellos. Sus paisajes y jardines, los ríos y embarcaderos, así como sus figuras femeninas, transmiten una...

Mars is perhaps the most thrilling planet these days. With rovers exploring its surface and manned missions in the works, people are wondering if Mars is our next home! In this highinterest book, readers will learn more about Earth's neighbor, including what its climate and surface are like, why it's called the Red Planet, and about the recent discovery of water on its surface. They'll learn all this while solving "Your Mission" math problems that complement and support the text. This motivating volume is an engaging way to explore key aspects of science and math curricula.