La búsqueda de la velocidad: Los vehículos (The Quest for Speed: Vehicles) 6-Pack

The need for speed is the motivating factor in this engaging, Spanish book. Readers learn the history of travel from the very slow to the supersonic and beyond, including everything in between. They learn and discover the factors that influence motion for all types of vehicles: land, air, and water alike. They also learn different ways to measure speed and read about energy uses for different vehicles. With greater speed comes greater risk. Readers learn how engineers are always seeking new and better ways to keep people safe as they travel faster and go farther.

This Spanish-translated book will be a hit with both thrill seekers and with those who prefer to stay safely on the ground. After an introduction to Newton's three laws of motion, readers learn the mechanics of various amusement park rides including roller coasters, Ferris wheels, merry-go-rounds, and gravity rides. They learn how to measure motion, and how kinetic and potential energy apply to their favorite rides. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

Readers won't have to disassemble their favorite toys to discover what makes them work. This book explores electric, magnetic, and motion-powered toys from design to function. It introduces readers to the six simple machines and explains how they use force and motion to do work. Not every toy is a technological marvel. Readers learn about time-honored favorites including the rocking horse, Slinky, and rattles.

Learn how a designer's sketch becomes the fashion we wear and how a designer uses math and geometry to make their designs successful in this fashion-filled book! Including information about the fashion industry, clothing fabrics, patterns, and textures, readers learn all about the different aspects of the fashion industry. With a glossary, index, vivid images, informational text, and interesting facts, this Spanish-translated nonfiction book with engage students from beginning to end.

Técnico electricista 12 – Curso visual y práctico Luminotecnia En esta clase, describiremos los principios de la iluminación, explicaremos la importancia de un nivel correcto de iluminación, veremos las unidades que intervienen en el cálculo de iluminación y conoceremos las características de cada una de ellas. Describiremos los tipos de lámparas existentes, las características de las lámparas incandescentes, fluorescentes y de vapor. También analizaremos las ventajas de las lámparas dicroicas, bipín y halógenas. Continuaremos con las cualidades de los principales tipos de...

La fabulosa historia de ocho princesas que decidieron cambiar el cuento que les habían contado. Princesas del rock, del cine, de las estrellas, de las letras..., de la vida misma. Princesas que no nacieron, que se fueron haciendo por el camino hasta conquistar su propio reino. Princesas increíbles que, como tú, inventaron otra forma de ser princesa. Patti Smith, Karen Blixen, Malala, Michelle Obama, Kathy Switzer, Mary Quant, Penélope Cruz y, por supuesto, tú. Un libro mágico que te ha reservado un espacio para que lo completes con tu propia historia.

Técnico electricista 16 – Curso visual y práctico Circuitos en instalaciones eléctricas En esta clase explicaremos los valores de carga y los tipos de cable usados en las líneas definidas en una instalación eléctrica. Veremos el esquema general de instalación y el circuito de alumbrado y tomacorrientes, aprenderemos el proceso de determinación de corrientes máximas para bocas de iluminación, tomacorrientes y protección. Tambien detallaremos los criterios para determinar la cantidad de bocas por circuito y veremos los circuitos de usos especiales y específicos.

Although we rarely consider it today, it was remarkable that the small forces of the American colonies were the victors of the American Revolution. After all, England was the most powerful nation in the world at that time. This entertaining volume, an appealing way to present the important facts surrounding the Revolution, takes readers into the biographies of the Founding Fathers as well as George III and his advisors. The crucial events and decisions that ultimately led to England's loss are presented in an accessible narrative that will appeal to young historians and Revolutionary War...