Hot and Cold / Caliente y frío

"El señor Patissot, memorable protagonista de esta historia, es, valga el juego de palabras, todo un personaje. Preocupado por su salud después de un ligero malestar, y siguiendo las recomendaciones de su médico, se propone recobrarla organizando cada domingo, metódica y minuciosamente, grandes y «deportivos» paseos por los alrededores de París. Cada uno de ellos dará pretexto a situaciones tan ridículas como desternillantes. Figura caricaturesca del perfecto burócrata, funcionario amante del gobierno, camaleón político y «amical» cuando hace falta, Patissot tiene, sin embargo,...

An award-winning first glimpse into the diverse natural world of mammals. This addition to the acclaimed About... series explains to children in simple, easy-to-understand language what mammals are, what they eat, and where they live. Beautifully detailed, realistic paintings by wildlife illustrator John Sill introduce readers to the huge variety of mammals, from the tiny white-footed deermouse to the large American bison. An afterword provides more details about the animals featured in the book. Parents and pre-school and primary-grade teachers will find this an attractive choice for...

Surveys the life of the American statesman, lawmaker, writer of the Federalist Papers, and first secretary of treasury under George Washington.

Students will learn about the history of hot air balloons and they will also discover the importance of volume when calculating hot air balloon flight. Used in the classroom or at home, this nonfiction Spanish text includes mathematical charts to help students practice calculations. With a glossary, an index, dynamic images, and easy-to-read text, students will build their math and reading skills while they are engaged in reading high-interest content.