Roc y la salud

Healthy Habits is a collection of four stories featuring the Chiminis, fictitious characters that live in the forest and are as small as pine cones. In each story, one of the Chiminis has an adventure that highlights the importance of hygiene, a good diet, and exercise, and offers general health advice.

Tres inquietos de la Italia del siglo XV Piero Migliacci, Francesco y Selena- emprenderán, sin pretenderlo, la aventura más apasionante de su vida gracias a que conocerán a un misterioso y extraño ser: el viejo Hermes. El anciano maestro llegará de manera imprevista hasta la bella ciudad de Florencia lugar donde se desenvolverá la trama-, y a pesar de no gozar de muy buena fama entre sus vecinos, el octogenario “visitante” sabrá conquistar la amistad de los jóvenes amigos llegando hasta lo más profundo de sus corazones y sometiéndolos a una suerte de pruebas que habrán de ser...

Uncovers the secret codes that different animal species use to relate to each other, revealing that communication among certain animals is not different from human communication.

Animals hide to avoid being eaten or to sneak up on animals they want to eat. This amazing book introduces children to some basic science concepts. Fascinating photographs feature animals that can change color, or that have different shapes and patterns, so that they can blend into their surroundings. A special section also features animals that do not need to hide.

Advances in science have changed our world, all thanks to the scientists behind important discoveries. Some of the most important discoveries have come from female scientists, who were as unique for their work as they were for being trailblazers in a male-dominated industry. This text offers a biographical treatment of such important scientists as Marie Curie, Rachel Carson, and Jane Goodall, as well as others who have made it possible for women of the future to have a career in science. Age-appropriate text, fact boxes, historical and modern images, and a comprehensive timeline complete the...