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La primera fábula, que da título al libro, nos habla de una rana metida en un caldero que, debido a la imperceptible subida de la temperatura, no se da cuenta de que la están cociendo. Esta historia le sirve al autor como punto de partida para advertirnos de los cambios que se van produciendo poco a poco a nuestro alrededor sin que nos demos cuenta, como la pérdida de valores en la sociedad occidental o la degeneración en las relaciones de pareja. Las otras seis fábulas, que completan esta acertada recopilación y que están inspiradas en los libros de autoayuda, las fábulas clásicas...

Over the years, people have looked for ways to improve our imperfect sight. This has led us to the world of optics, which is the study of light and how it travels. What are some of these innovations that have changed how we see the world, and how do they work? Find the answers to these questions with this Smithsonian Informational Text! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step...

A haiku is a type of poetry that follows a pattern. Haiku started in Japan and has become popular around the world. Learn more about why people love to read and write in patterns. Try to create your own haiku, too! This full-color nonfiction reader will engage students in reading while introducing them to new vocabulary terms and concepts. Important text features include a glossary and a table of contents to develop students' comprehension and literacy skills. This Spanish book aligns with national and state standards and features exciting TIME For Kids content to keep English language...

★“Fascinating...An appealing resource sure to spark an interest in biomimicry, from casual readers to budding scientists. Recommended for all libraries.”—School Library Journal, starred review Did you know that lamps can be powered by glowing bacteria instead of electricity? That gloves designed like gecko feet let people climb straight up glass walls? Or that kids are finding ways to make compostable plastic out of banana peels? Biomimicry, the scientific term for when we learn from and copy nature, is a revolutionary way to look to nature for answers to environmental problems such...