El ratoncito y el canario

Filled with geographical and historical data, this unique book explains the beauty and characteristics of the Chihuahua desert, the largest desert in Mexico.

A 2014 survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration showed that 8.7 million youths ages twelve to twenty reported drinking alcohol beyond “just a few sips” in the previous month. Those who start drinking before age fifteen are five times more likely to become dependent on alcohol than those who begin at twenty-one. This resource shows young people how to help a friend who is abusing alcohol. It arms them with facts about alcohol, how it affects the teen mind and body, how to look for signs of a problem, and how to bring others on board to help.

Students will gain a deeper understanding of the Cold War by delving into major social studies topics in this project-based examination. The volume presents a series of broad questions touching on major themes in the social studies curriculum. Each question is accompanied by several paragraphs examining that question in the context of the Cold War, as well as a detailed project that prompts readers to think critically and present their findings or opinions in a particular format, such as a poster with side-by-side comparisons, a persuasive essay, or a class presentation.

Para jóvenes lectores que además ejercen de espías, detectives, conspiradores y aventureros, este libro presenta todo tipo de sistemas, de lenguajes y de ingenios para crear y ocultar mensajes secretos. Desde las órdenes cifradas de Julio César, hasta el extraño mensaje en clave que escribió el hombre de la máscara de hierro, el código que utilizó Sherlock Holmes o la fabricación de tinta invisible, con ejercicios prácticos y un diploma acreditativo.