Y Si...? Una Increible Forma de Percibir La Realidad

La primera fábula, que da título al libro, nos habla de una rana metida en un caldero que, debido a la imperceptible subida de la temperatura, no se da cuenta de que la están cociendo. Esta historia le sirve al autor como punto de partida para advertirnos de los cambios que se van produciendo poco a poco a nuestro alrededor sin que nos demos cuenta, como la pérdida de valores en la sociedad occidental o la degeneración en las relaciones de pareja. Las otras seis fábulas, que completan esta acertada recopilación y que están inspiradas en los libros de autoayuda, las fábulas clásicas...

An award-winning first glimpse into the diverse natural world of mammals. This addition to the acclaimed About... series explains to children in simple, easy-to-understand language what mammals are, what they eat, and where they live. Beautifully detailed, realistic paintings by wildlife illustrator John Sill introduce readers to the huge variety of mammals, from the tiny white-footed deermouse to the large American bison. An afterword provides more details about the animals featured in the book. Parents and pre-school and primary-grade teachers will find this an attractive choice for...

The Underground Railroad was the massive effort by slaves and free people to secretly bring thousands of blacks to freedom in the North during the 19th century. This thought-provoking book will capture readers’ imaginations and fill them with awe for the brave “conductors” and “passengers” on the Railroad. They’ll learn about the many safe havens, called “depots,” that housed fugitives and the secret passages within them that hid slaves from their pursuers. Information about the American Civil War and the Fugitive Slave Act, biographies of figures vital to the Underground Railroad,...

Did you know that swimming pools are used to train astronauts? Athletes use swimming pools to train when they're injured, and doctors use them to help patients feel better. Learn how swimming pools and aquatic therapy help all kinds of people! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish book ignites a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides English language learners through every step of the engineering design process. Inspire students to pursue a STEAM career with career advice from a real person ...