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This book will give students an understanding of the history of flight right up to the technology and scientific discoveries that allow us to fly planes as large as todays super jumbo jets. How are airplanes designed so they can operate safely? What is the future of flight? All of these questions and more will be answered as students take a look at super jumbo jets, inside and out! -
Este libro les dará a los estudiantes una comprensión de la historia del vuelo hasta la tecnología y los descubrimientos científicos que nos permiten volar aviones tan grandes como los superjumbo jets actuales. ¿Cómo se diseñan los aviones para que puedan operar de manera segura? ¿Cuál es el futuro del vuelo? ¡Todas estas preguntas y más serán respondidas a medida que los estudiantes echen un vistazo a los superjumbo jets, por dentro y por fuera! -
Discusses supersonic jets, including how they are built, different types, and what they are used for. -
Este libro ofrece a los estudiantes una mirada profunda sobre cómo funcionan los telescopios grandes. La maravilla y el asombro del espacio y los instrumentos científicos que usamos para estudiarlo brillan en este libro fascinante. Los diagramas e ilustraciones a todo color ayudarán a los estudiantes a visualizar cómo funciona la tecnología de los telescopios. ¡Los estudiantes aprenderán sobre la creación de espejos de 8 metros de ancho y equipos de telescopios que trabajan juntos para crear un telescopio tan poderoso como si tuviera un espejo del tamaño de la Tierra! -
El tenis tiene millones de fanáticos. Niños y niñas de todo el país están recogiendo cohetes. Los lectores aprenderán cómo realizar muchos cambios diferentes y encontrarán otra información esencial en fotos claras y un texto fácilmente accesible. -
Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of turtles and the reasons why they make good pets. -
Family, friends, and food make Thanksgiving many Americans favorite holiday. This caption book uses accessible bilingual text to explain the holidays beginnings as a Pilgrim feast as well as to present some of todays popular traditions. Colorful photographs encourage readers to learn about the meaning of Thanksgiving and to share some of their favorite parts of the holiday. -
Photographs and text reveal information about the longest bridge in the world, including its location, how it was built, and the safety issues involved in its upkeep. -
Presents a general history of the cultural and social aspects of the ancient Maya and Aztec empires up to the arrival of Spanish conquerors, in a book that also provides readers with instructions for creating such related craft projects as a feather fan, a mosaic mask, a codex, and a miniature pyramid temple. -
Classic / British English Are you brave enough to read four of Poe's famous horror stories? Edgar Allan Poe wrote strange stories about terrible people and evil crimes. Don't read this book late at night! -
James and Chantal are enjoying an evening of magic at the Blue Cat Club. Merlin the magician is clever and his tricks are exciting – but are they dangerous too? -
Discusses energy sources, including their history, nuclear power, renewable energy resources, the effects of the search for resources on the world, and possible future developments. -
Photographs and text depict information about the largest drilling rig, including its location, how it was built, and the way it is kept running. -
Presents information about the endocrine system, including what it is, conditions and diseases associated with it, how endocrine problems are diagnosed and treated, how to maintain a healthy endocrine system, and ways of coping with endocrine problems. -
This book dramatically explains the constant and epic battle between predator and prey, and the ways each adapts to its position on the food chain. There is an engaging section devoted to our place in the food chain, the environmental responsibilities of being at the top, and the consequences of over-fishing or over-harvesting. -
Readers will learn about the history of people?s interaction with electric energy and how it works to power our world. -
Presents an introduction to genetics, discussing genes, chromosomes, probability, DNA, mutation, and the Human Genome Project. -
Disscusses in simple terms, the Itaipu dam, including where it is located, how it was built, and how it provides electricity. -
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and natural environment of the honeybee -
Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the ladybug, from the egg to the adult beetle. -
Presents an introduction to the life cycle of a rose from its beginnings as seed to its maturity as a flower, along with information on the role of pollination in the creation of new seeds. -
Powerful and determined, the sea turtle lives a fascinating life. Its life journey begins when its mother travels thousands of miles to lay her eggs on a beach. Then it travels back to the ocean as a hatchling to start a life of its own. Readers will explore all the stages of a sea turtles life and learn how people can help them survive. Vivid photographs show these wonderful reptiles in great detail. -
Learn all about apples, from seed to picking. -
Learn how big oak trees grow from small acorns. -
Describes the physical characteristics, habits, life cycle, and natural environment of the owl. -
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Explores the life of the man who made the famous midnight ride during the American Revolution to warn of the impending arrival of British troops. -
Introduces the life of the Virginian who was the military leader of the colonies during the Revolution before becoming the first president of the United States. -
Discusses the world's largest soccer stadium, including where it is located and how it was built. -
Presents information on the tallest buildings in the world, including their size and how they were built. -
Describes the eight phases of the moon, from new moon to waning crescent; the moon's size; the length of its days; its rotation, gravity, surface, and temperature; and eclipses. -
The world's largest desert is almost the same size as the United States! Student will marvel at the immensity of this desert while learning many other facts about this natural wonder. -
At 33 miles long, the Seikan Railroad Tunnel is the world's longest tunnel. From its beginning to its completion, the story of this Japanese tunnel will fascinate even the most reluctant readers. -
Describes the space shuttle, including lift-off, landing, working in space, and the crew. -
Understanding how the stock market works is essential in todays economy. This book offers readers straightforward explanations of the essentials, including the definition of stocks, how theyre bought and sold, how theyre priced, commissions, splits, and more. -
Did you know that the first basketball hoop was made from a peach basket? This book starts with basketball's humble beginnings and travels through its history to how the game is played today. -
The first skaters lived more than 10,000 years ago! Since then, figure skating has become a very exciting and beautiful sport. Students will learn all about the history of the sport in this intriguing book. -
Presents information, in a question and answer format, about the customs, habits, and habitats of people from different countries around the world with emphasis on what makes their cultures unique. -
Introduces the life of the prolific inventor who was also one of the United States' Founding Fathers. -
Tomatoes have long been a staple of Latin American cuisine. This fascinating book traces the history of the tomato, from its domestication in pre-Columbian Latin America through the present day. The book also discusses how tomatoes are grown, how they are cooked throughout Latin America, and how they have spread around the world. -
Las tormentas son un tema fascinante y una excelente manera de crear interés en la ciencia. Esta serie utiliza fotos dramáticas a todo color para captar la atención de los estudiantes y el auténtico idioma español. Cada libro explica un tipo de tormenta: cómo se ve, cómo se forma, el daño que puede causar y cómo las personas pueden protegerse del peligro. Las características de la serie. -
El transbordador espacial ha llevado a cientos de personas al espacio desde su primer vuelo. La convincente historia de las exploraciones del transbordador espacial pondrá a sus lectores en órbita. -
¡Estos trenes de pasajeros pueden viajar más de 180 millas por hora! Estas maravillas modernas de la tecnología fascinarán a cualquier lector. -
¡Imagínese viajar a la mitad de la velocidad de un avión sin abandonar el suelo! Los estudiantes descubrirán la tecnología que hace posible tales velocidades, desde pistas especiales y precauciones de seguridad hasta trenes diseñados aerodinámicamente. ¿Cuáles son los límites de la velocidad de los trenes? ¿Qué impone esos límites? Los estudiantes también leerán sobre el futuro del viaje en tren de pasajeros, desde trenes voladores hasta trenes que usan imanes enormes para levitar pulgadas o centímetros de la vía. ¡Algunos trenes alcanzan con seguridad velocidades de más de 200 mph! -
Los trenes fueron una de las primeras formas mecanizadas en que los humanos solían viajar largas distancias. Los lectores verán cómo cambiaron la forma del país al transportar humanos y suministros de costa a costa. -
Presents information on what a tsunami is, including major disasters, the relationship between volcanoes and earthquakes, and what early warning systems scientists are devloping. -
Introduces nuclear power and describes its history, how it is transformed to generate electricity, and the future of the alternative energy source -
Discusses how energy is used, explains the issues behind using fossil fuels for energy, and describes how alternative "clean" energy sources can help the environment. -
Veterans Day was established to honor the veterans of World War I. Today, the holiday is used to show gratitude for all people who have served in the military. Easy-to-follow text in English and standard Latin American Spanish explains the history and ceremonies associated with the holiday. Full-color photographs show patriotic ceremonies and parades and will help emerging and bilingual readers appreciate the importance of this holiday. -
The Statue of Liberty is an icon of the United States. The story of Lady Liberty is one of friendship, cooperation, and a firm belief in democracy. Readers will learn about the ingenious engineering within the statue. Theyll see vivid photographs showcasing her creation in France and her current watchful presence in New York Harbor. Readers will also learn why the statue has become a symbol of optimism and pride for many people. -
Amazing animals of the desert fill the pages of this exciting bilingual series. Redesigned with new features, each book invites readers to discover the world of creatures that live in the desert. Young learners will read about each animal’s unique physical characteristics, behavior, and adaptations to their environment. Through fascinating facts and brilliant photographs, these books paint a vibrant picture of the incredible array of animal life in the desert habitat. -
Discusses the vulture, including where it lives, what it eats, and how it adapts to its arid environment. -
Briefly introduces the life cycle of the tulip, from planting a seed or a bulb through the appearance of fields of colorful flowers. -
Discusses the use of water power as an energy resource, describes how water power is turned into electricity, and explains the environmental affect of hydroelectric power. -
It powers everything from lights and computers to toys and TVs, but how much do readers really know about what electricity is and how it works? This valuable book introduces kids to this crucial science topic in a fun and straightforward manner. -
Explains the need for and the benefits of laws, including information on history, the U.S. Constitution, and how national laws are made -
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, eating habits, and life cycle of different types of wild cats. -
Discusses wind power as an alternative energy resource, explains how wind power is turned into electricity, and describes the advantages and disadvantages to wind farms. -
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