¿Qué es la igualdad? (What Is Equality?)

What is the common good and how does it benefit society? This book looks at the history behind the notion of the common good, touching on ideas from several famous philosophers. Readers will then learn how the common good can be promoted through education and community. Full-color photographs and accessible language help students connect with the text and develop reading comprehension skills. Important elementary subjects from the C3 Framework for Social Studies are discussed in detail throughout this informative book.

In the United States, the ability to take informed action is becoming increasingly necessary, and difficult. This book delves into the importance of being informed and explains how not all sources of information are equal. Readers are introduced to the scientific method as a way of testing information for credibility. Students will also learn how to turn credible information into action by forming groups, protesting, contacting elected representatives, and possibly even running for office themselves someday.

In order for any democracy to function well, understanding how and when to compromise is a necessity. This book introduces students to how compromise makes governing possible. Using examples of how compromise works in their own lives, students will gain a better understanding of how compromise work on a larger level. Conversely, readers will also learn that compromise may be the wrong course of action in some situations and that some issues are of such critical importance or high moral worth that standing firm is appropriate.

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

Learn all about the amazing things your brain does and how to keep it healthy and strong! Readers will discover the anatomy of the brain including neurons, the cerebellum, and the nervous system. Using vibrant images and informational text in conjunction with supportive diagrams, this Spanish-translated nonfiction title encourages readers to learn all about (and use) their brains. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

Para jóvenes lectores que además ejercen de espías, detectives, conspiradores y aventureros, este libro presenta todo tipo de sistemas, de lenguajes y de ingenios para crear y ocultar mensajes secretos. Desde las órdenes cifradas de Julio César, hasta el extraño mensaje en clave que escribió el hombre de la máscara de hierro, el código que utilizó Sherlock Holmes o la fabricación de tinta invisible, con ejercicios prácticos y un diploma acreditativo.

The moon people, Kaluma, Aluma, and others use a cloud bridge to travel to the Earth, a messy but beautiful world of incredible variety that becomes their new home.