¿Por qué hibernan los animales? (Why Animals Hibernate)

The rock cycle has been taking place for millions of years. However, geologists have only known about this phenomenon for about 300 years. Young terrestrial explorers are introduced to different types of rocks, where in the cycle these rocks fit, and where in Earth's layers each step takes place. Fact boxes provide readers with fun additional information. A diagram helps readers make sense of the new information they're learning.

Although Earth is mostly made up of igneous and metamorphic rock, sedimentary rock covers about 75 percent of Earth's land surface. This means it's the most visible kind of rock on Earth. Sedimentary rocks form when sediment accumulates and compacts. Your readers will learn how sedimentary rocks form, the different types of sedimentary rocks, and how people use sedimentary rocks. Fun fact boxes provide readers with additional information. A helpful diagram illustrates how sedimentary rocks form.

When rocks change because of environmental conditions, the new rocks are called metamorphic rocks. A rock's chemical or physical makeup may change because of conditions such as temperature, stress, or pressure. Your readers will learn fascinating facts including where metamorphic rocks are most commonly found, the different types of metamorphism, and how metamorphic rocks are identified. Full-color photographs depict these rocks in nature. A helpful graphic organizer shows how these fascinating rocks form.

The idea of the Roaring '20s conjures up images of speakeasies, women with short, saucy hairdos, and hot jazz. Readers will learn about the historical events that define this decade, including the devastating war that preceded it. An explanation about project-based learning will help readers understand how it can help them research their topic in unique and interesting ways. Constructive suggestions offer ideas for projects, while encouraging readers to take their studies in new and interesting directions.

Dado el lugar preponderante que ha ido ganando el desarrollo y fortalecimiento de competencias en los estudiantes que se preparan como futuros profesionales, así como la manera de evidenciar el avance de dichas competencias, la evaluación de los aprendizajes en la educación superior constituye un tema que reviste cada vez mayor relevancia. En este sentido, las nuevas tendencias y teorías sobre evaluación de los aprendizajes, abordan el rol central que esta tiene, como elemento constitutivo fundamental para la mejora de los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje, resignificando importantes...

Tells the story, through graphic novel format, of Harriet Tubman and her life as a leader on the Underground Railroad.

En 1912 el británico Robert Scott y el noruego Roald Amundsen rivalizaron sobre las nieves de la Antártica por ser el primer hombre en pisar el polo sur. Los dos aventureros arriesgaron su vida y las de sus acompañantes en una carrera tan angustiosa como temeraria que se saldo con una rotunda victoria y una trágica derrota. La trepidante historia de esta pugna se completa en el libro con la narración de otros arriesgados intentos por conquistar el polo sur.