Louis Pasteur

Defines levers, explains their functions, and suggests simple experiments to demonstrate how they work.

The Uses Of Wind Energy Is The Topic Of This Book. Explains The Positive And Negative Impact This Form Of Energy Can Have On Our World.

Defines screws, explains their functions, and suggests simple experiments to demonstrate how they work.

A lo largo y ancho de los últimos tres decenios, Luis Manuel García Méndez se ha consagrado como uno de los más persistentes, destacados e inquietantes cultores del cuento en la literatura cubana contemporánea. Autor de nueve libros de relatos —dos de ellos aún inéditos—, ganador de infinidad de premios cubanos e internacionales, representante típico y a la vez singular de la narrativa que se escribe en la isla a partir del decenio de 1980 (cuando éramos tan jóvenes y casi felices, todos teníamos mucho pelo y hasta carnet de identidad), su trabajo en el género lo ha convertido ...

Al comenzar la carrera parecia obvio que Eric Liddell seria superado. La multitud en el estadio olimpico enmudecio cuando el corredor escoces rehuso ser sobrepasado al cruzar la linea de meta, el gentio irrumpio en un aplauso que se oyo en todo Paris. Eric Liddell habia hecho lo imposible, se habia batido un nuevo record munidal. Aquella misma semana Eric rehuso correr el domingo en la carrera de 100 metros que asombrara al mundo. Pero su increible victoria en la carrera de 400 metros fortalecio aun mas su fe en la promesa de Dios: "A aquel que me honra yo le honrare." Unos anos mas tarde...

The Industrial Revolution was one of the most dramatic eras of all time, filled with fascinating people, strange events, and incredible stories. This period of great change comes into sharp focus through each spread with detailed, accessible language. Each fact is complemented with vivid, carefully-chosen historical images and illustrations, and a caption that adds just a touch more history. Readers are drawn deep into the facts not covered in history textbooks, like working conditions, inventions, failures, and characters, to make this important history lesson fun and engaging.

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about Alta California by examining the maps, letters, images, photographs, and art that emerged during the Mexican rule of California. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their...