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Explore our solar system and Earth's place in it as readers flip through the pages of this Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Featuring vibrant images in conjunction with accessible charts and diagrams, readers will be fascinated from cover to cover!

Black holes are neither holes nor black. They're invisible and packed with matter! Future astronomers will find out many more fascinating facts about these space phenomena with this intriguing book. Carefully crafted text encapsulates the most important information about black holes, such as how scientists locate them and their significance in a star's life cycle. Amazing photographs support critical concepts and inspire a true appreciation of the spectacles of space.

Many desert animals around the world are in danger of becoming extinct. In this enlightening, Spanish-translated nonfiction title, readers will learn a few of the causes of extinction in the desert and what problems extinction causes for animals, wildlife, and humans alike. Through vibrant photos of beautiful animals and stunning facts in conjunction with informational text and useful charts and diagrams, readers will learn and understand concepts such as habit loss and learn ways that animal activists help to protect animals and their environments, as well as helpful tips to get involved in...

Laurence cuenta su vida al lado de su madre (alcohólica y con intentos suicidas) y su medio hermano Jay. Han huido durante nueve meses de los Servicios Sociales ingleses, que consideran que tanto su hermano como él estarían mejor bajo la tutela del Estado. Les presento a Laurence, tiene quince años y mide más de 1.80. Muy pronto, deberá usar la ropa de su mamá y hacerse pasar por su difunto padre en la radio. Laurence Roach sólo quiere tener una vida normal, pero eso no es nada fácil pues su madre es una alcohólica depresiva que todas las noches bebe más de la cuenta. Para mantener ...

Go for the goal with this text, which examines fascinating female sports heroes who’ve proved to the world that gender is no barrier to athletic success. Readers will delight in learning about the lives of Mia Hamm, Wilma Rudolph, and the Williams sisters, as well as other important women who’ve broken barriers in sports. Readers will be inspired to pursue a career in athletics after learning about how others have achieved success in spite of great obstacles. The biographical nature of the text supports social studies curricula, and fact boxes and a comprehensive timeline provide...