Taipan / Taipán

Frente al espejo es una conversación íntima entre amigos. Una confesión con el ánimo de agradecer a la vida. Un repaso en un momento crucial. Un poner por escrito lo que nunca se ha dicho. Una forma de sincerarse frente al espejo.

¿Por qué las alcancías tienen forma de cerdito? Si todos los billetes cuestan lo mismo, ¿por qué valen diferente? ¿Qué es el trueque? Aprender a tomar decisiones, a negociar (sí, ¡el intercambio de estampas en el patio es la primera y más dura de las transacciones a las que nos enfrentamos!), y entender la diferencia entre precio y valor es fundamental. Este libro ilustrado nos muestra de una forma muy dinámica, divertida y eficaz las claves básicas para aprender a gestionar la mesada y entender qué es el dinero. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Why are piggy banks shaped like pigs? If all...

Imagine traveling at half the speed of a jet plane without ever leaving the ground! Students will discover the technology that makes such speeds possible, from special tracks and safety precautions to aerodynamically designed trains. What are the limits to the speed of trains? What imposes those limits? Students also will read about the future of passenger train travel, from flying trains to trains that use huge magnets to levitate inches or centimeters off the track. Some trains safely reach speeds of more than 200 mph!

How do countries work together? Running a country requires hard work. There is a lot involved. That includes making laws that help people do the right thing. When leaders work together, their countries benefit. This Spanish book introduces 2nd grade students to the concepts of diplomacy, government, and foreign relations. Detailed images in conjunction with easy-to-read text and basic text features provide readers with an inviting reading and learning experience as they build social studies knowledge.