John Sutter

Five and counting! So far, astronomers have discovered five dwarf planets in our solar system. Pluto, which was once thought of as the ninth planet, is today classified as a dwarf planet. This book looks at the current dwarf planets, characteristics, size, and orbital patterns, as well as the three rules scientists follow to characterize these tiny, round space objects. Every day new discoveries are being made. Who knows how many dwarf planets we will find in the future! This book will allow students to understand that patterns in the natural world can be observed, used to describe phenomena, ...

El proyecto Brújula globalizado incluye los conocimientos de las distintas áreas del Primer ciclo, partiendo de un mismo centro de interés. Presenta los contenidos de las tres áreas troncales de manera conjunta con un enfoque englobador e integrador. Pretende que el alumno deje de ser un mero receptor de información para convertirse en el verdadero protagonista de su aprendizaje y descubra la utilidad de lo aprendido aplicándolo en su vida diaria.

Como en el afamado cuento, Caperucita Roja y su abuela salen ilesas. Pero esta historia no termina bien... para el libro. Almas sensibles y amantes de los libros, ¡favor de abstenerse!

Imagine being lost and stranded in the desert. Would you know what to do to survive? This useful Spanish-translated nonfiction title explains the important skills needed to survive in the desert. With helpful diagrams and images, definitions, tips and instructions, informational text, a bibliography, and a list of other helpful websites, readers can be assured that they will learn about the dangers of heat exhaustion, desert plants that could aid in survival, and other helpful tips in order to survive in an emergency.