Chicos Y Altos/Short and Tall

Inspirándose en el gran astrónomo y divulgador Carl Sagan, Fernando J. Ballesteros y Bartolo Luque reúnen en este volumen quince pequeños ensayos destinados a despertar en los lectores el mismo estímulo y fervor que despertaron en ellos los de su modelo. Con sencillez, amenidad y rigor, 10.000 AÑOS MIRANDO ESTRELLAS (título que hace referencia a los testimonios más antiguos de esta actividad del hombre sobre la Tierra) aborda los asuntos del cosmos que sin duda llaman más la atracción del lector actual: la composición y el origen del universo, los agujeros negros, el comportamiento ...

What’s the difference between a seal and a sea lion? These “second cousins” of the sea look similar, but there are many ways to tell these creatures apart. From ear shape to the noises they make to communicate, seals and sea lions are amazing creatures with both shared features and many truly unique attributes. They both share an ocean habitat, but when readers take a closer look, it’s easy to discover how they each fight off predators, mate, and raise their young in different ways. Captivating full-color photographs help to bring these marvelous mammals to vivid life.

What do solar panels, waterproof clothing, and window coverings have in common? They are technologies that have been adapted based on studying butterflies! Learn what scientists have learned from butterflies with this Spanish book that will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual...

Grouped by area, this illustrated book introduces children to the world's greatest cities. They include New York, Lima, Venice, Athens, Hong Kong, Bombay, Cairo, Nairobi, Brisbane, and Honolulu.