Mañana Coursebook

Tailored to the Language B syllabus, our full-colour IB coursebook, Mañana, contains everything you need for your two-year teaching course.

★“Fascinating...An appealing resource sure to spark an interest in biomimicry, from casual readers to budding scientists. Recommended for all libraries.”—School Library Journal, starred review Did you know that lamps can be powered by glowing bacteria instead of electricity? That gloves designed like gecko feet let people climb straight up glass walls? Or that kids are finding ways to make compostable plastic out of banana peels? Biomimicry, the scientific term for when we learn from and copy nature, is a revolutionary way to look to nature for answers to environmental problems such...

Animal trainers care for many different types of animals! Children will explore some of the methods that trainers use, such as affection bonding and classical and operant conditioning, while simultaneously gaining an understanding of animal instincts and animal rehabilitation. Readers are invited to learn about the variety of animals that trainers work with and are encouraged to find an area of study to focus on if they want to become an animal trainer. With stunning images, interesting facts, a glossary of useful terms, informational text, and an interview with a real-life animal trainer,...

Este libro, con descriptivas ilustraciones, incluye información básica sobre el tema de los sentidos humanos y establece interesantes comparaciones con los de los animales Con el fin de captar las sensaciones del mundo que lo rodea, el ser humano utiliza los sentidos; ojos, nariz, oídos, lengua y piel son los órganos que reciben los estímulos y los envían al cerebro, que identifica a qué corresponde cada percepción. De este modo, desde el nacimiento, en la memoria se va acumulando información sobre la forma en que se asocian las sensaciones y su significado: el aroma del pastel con...

Con texto cuidadosamente organizado en niveles y fotografias frescas y vibrantes capturamos la atención de los jóvenes lectores para que aprendan sobre las tradiciones y celebraciones de Ramadán y Eid al-Fitr. Además de tener un glosario con imágenes, ayudamos a desarrollar habilidades de lectura informativa con preguntas de pensamiento crítico apropiadas para esta edad. Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about the holiday traditions and celebrations of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo...