Gael y la red de mentiras

In the United States, the ability to take informed action is becoming increasingly necessary, and difficult. This book delves into the importance of being informed and explains how not all sources of information are equal. Readers are introduced to the scientific method as a way of testing information for credibility. Students will also learn how to turn credible information into action by forming groups, protesting, contacting elected representatives, and possibly even running for office themselves someday.

One of the skills employers want most in new hires is the ability to speak well. Public speaking can not only advance a person in almost any career but can also help an individual do better in school as well. Following the English Language Arts standards for Speaking and Listening, this book teaches readers why public speaking can be such an effective tool, how to craft a powerful speech, and how to overcome one of the most common problems people have with talking in front of a crowd�stage fright.

Muddy Creek in Edgewater, Maryland is the site of a major makeover. The land around the stream has worn down. Find out what caused Muddy Creek to erode, and the many steps involved in saving it. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational 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 of the engineering design process, from the initial research and brainstorming sessions, through the design and testing ...

La comprensión, aprendizaje y aplicación de las Ciencias Experimentales, especialmente las destinadas al estudio de la Física y la Química, requieren una dedicación muy personal a la resolución de cuestiones y ejercicios que motiven el interés hacia estas materias. Este libro presta una ayuda complementaria a las explicaciones del libro de texto y de la clase. Ofrece, para cada Unidad, un resumen de los conceptos, unidades y fórmulas más importantes, así como un buen número de cuestiones, ejercicios y problemas explicados y resueltos, todo ello con el fin de afianzar y ampliar los...