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Animal lovers can't help but be fascinated by aardvarks, even if they think it's a little gross that these large animals use their long tongues to slurp up ants and termites. This bilingual book is full of enchanting photographs and interesting facts about these unusual-looking, but very interesting, animals. -
Las ilustraciones y fotografías detalladas de este libro fascinante nos llevan al complicado y agitado mundo de la colmena, donde observamos el "sistema de clases" rígidamente estructurado de la abeja melífera, con sus abejas obreras, zánganos y reina. Se examinan el cuerpo complejo y los sistemas internos de la abeja, a medida que se discute la historia, la producción de miel, la construcción del panal, la reproducción y la construcción de colonias. -
In this informative bilingual book, readers will learn about Abraham Lincoln's life, from his childhood in a log cabin in Illinois to his presidency during the Civil War to his tragic assassination at Ford's Theater. A timeline gives readers a reference point for facts about "Honest Abe." The uncomplicated English to Spanish translation imparts essential biographical data with lessons on perseverance and leadership. -
African buffalo are large and fierce, and they can be very dangerous. This book presents interesting facts in both English and standard Latin-American Spanish about the life and habits of this formidable animal. Readers will be captivated by the book's great photographs, too. -
Aircraft carriers are truly the fortresses of the sea! Students will get an inside-out view of these incredible floating cities, from how they are constructed to how they function as important parts of a country's defense. Students also will learn about the various aircraft that are on board and the crew that keeps aircraft carriers in ship shape! -
Your readers will get a close look at planes such as the Airbus A380, which is the world's largest airliner, and the Lockheed Martin F-35B, which is a short take-off and vertical landing combat aircraft. Readers learn about the engine and design that make flight possible for each aircraft. -
In 1878 in Denison, Texas, a man named John Martin looked up into the sky and saw something he could not explain. Americans have been hooked on the possibility of beings from space visiting Earth ever since. A sense of wonder, and reality, are brought to some popular legends of alien encounters and sightings in this volume. The final chapter explores how these legends have become even more popular thanks to movies, television, and literature. -
This fascinating book explores the history and work of astronauts, the rigors of astronaut training, and what it is like to live and work in space. Brief bios on our most famous astronauts are also included. -
This colorful book explores the history and function of satellites and how they have helped scientists explore outerspace. Readers will also learn that we rely on satellites for communications, mapping, and many other things. -
Your curious readers will learn that going into space is no small endeavor. This book explains the history and function of space missions and how they have expanded our knowledge of the universe. -
Carefully translated and adapted for bilingual readers, the simple language, picture glossaries, and full-color photographs in this book make it fun and easy to learn about baby alligators. -
Introduces ambulances, the people who work in them, and the work that they do helping sick and injured people. -
Bundle up for a fact-finding mission to the Arctic. Readers will learn about Arctic plants and animals, and how they depend on each other for survival in the coldest ecosystem on Earth. -
An introduction to anacondas describes their physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, and predatory behavior. -
Venezuela's Angel Falls is 16 times higher than Niagara Falls! Angel Falls will capture young readers' attention with its unique history and dizzying heights. -
Because of the biological similarities between many animals and humans, scientists can learn about diseases, and find out how humans might react to medicines, cosmetics, chemicals, and other products by testing them on animals first. According to the Humane Society of the United States, more than twenty-five million animals are used in research, testing, and education each year. Readers learn about the various philosophies on animal testing, what tests are used, and how they are performed. The book presents the pros and cons of animal testing and some of the alternative methods to animal testing that scientists are developing today. -
Este libro invita a los lectores al mundo de los animals que hacen viajes periódicos por agua, y explora cómo se orientan en sus viajes. -
Este libro invita a los lectores al mundo de los animals que hacen viajes periódicos por aire, y explora cómo se orientan en sus viajes. -
Este libro invita a los lectores al mundo de los animals que hacen viajes periódicos por tierra, y explora cómo se orientan en sus viajes. -
Imagine being in a place where the temperature can drop to -125 degrees Fahrenheit! That's how cold it can get on the world's biggest glacier. Students will be transported to the icy chill of Antarctica in this cool book. -
¡Imagínese estar en un lugar donde la temperatura puede bajar a -125 grados Fahrenheit! Así de frío puede llegar al glaciar más grande del mundo. Los estudiantes serán transportados al frío helado de la Antártida en este libro genial. -
This book introduces bilingual readers to Africa's graceful, sure-footed antelope. From delicate gazelles to large, powerful elands, this nature study discusses the lives and habits of these speedy herbivores. The book includes informative text in both English and standard Latin-American Spanish. -
Artificial Intelligence is one of the most intriguing and difficult technological advances ever explored by man. It is the study of intelligent behavior and the attempt to recreate it through technology. This beginner's guide explores, not only the technology behind AI, but the current and future benefits of further exploration. -
The largest continent in the world also has the largest variety of people, land, and animals of any continent on Earth. Students will be delighted with the beautiful images as they read about this bountiful continent. -
El continente más grande del mundo también tiene la mayor variedad de personas, tierra y animales de cualquier continente en la Tierra. Los estudiantes estarán encantados con las bellas imágenes mientras leen sobre este continente abundante. -
Cuando Henry Ford puso un motor en un carruaje de caballos, no tenía idea de que su simple invento revolucionaría el mundo. Lea acerca de cómo una parte cotidiana de nuestras vidas comenzó con un concepto único y simple. -
¿Cómo se convirtió un planeador que voló en el aire por solo 20 segundos en una máquina capaz de volar 1,000 millas en una hora? Los lectores obtendrán todos los hechos en esta descripción detallada de los primeros días de la aviación. -
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Los aviones supersónicos vuelan a más de 1,000 millas por hora. Los utilizan tanto los militares como las aerolíneas comerciales. Este libro está lleno de información sobre todo tipo de aviones supersónicos. -
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Carefully translated and adapted for bilingual readers, the simple language, picture glossaries, and full-color photographs in this book make it fun and easy to learn about baby elephants.
