El desierto del Valle de la Muerte (Death Valley Desert) (Spanish Version)

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: What do you do if you find yourself stranded at sea? This useful, Spanish-translated nonfiction book gives readers the information they need in order to survive at sea. With essential tips and instructions, helpful diagrams and images, a bibliography, and a list of other useful websites, readers will learn everything they need in order to survive--from the dangers of hypothermia, what to do if there's only saltwater available, and other useful survival skills.

Imagine being lost and stranded in the desert. Would you know what to do to survive? This useful Spanish-translated nonfiction title explains the important skills needed to survive in the desert. With helpful diagrams and images, definitions, tips and instructions, informational text, a bibliography, and a list of other helpful websites, readers can be assured that they will learn about the dangers of heat exhaustion, desert plants that could aid in survival, and other helpful tips in order to survive in an emergency.

Most of the Earth's changes happen over millions of years, but earthquakes can force significant changes to the land in just a few moments. Readers will learn the science of plate tectonics and its role in the development of earthquakes around the globe. They will also learn that not all rocks are created equal. In fact, rocks are all different ages! This Spanish-translated book concludes with images of the damage and destruction that earthquakes can cause.

Why do we need water to live? Find out in this informative title that explains the importance of water to all living things.

Una isla salvaje en el sur de Alaska, a la que solamente puede accederse en barco o hidroavión, repleta de frondosos bosques húmedos y montañas escarpadas. Este es el inhóspito decorado que Jim ha elegido para fortalecer las relaciones con su hijo Roy, a quien apenas conoce. Doce meses por delante, viviendo en una cabaña apartada de todo y de todos, colaborando hombro con hombro: parece una buena oportunidad para estrechar lazos y recuperar el tiempo perdido. Pero la situación, poco a poco, deviene claustrofóbica, asfixiante, insostenible.

En la escuela de baile más importante de la ciudad, Zoe y otras jóvenes promesas se preparan para el estreno de «El Cascanueces». Es un gran reto para ella, sabe que será duro y que tendrá que esforzarse como una bailarina de verdad, pero también que hará nuevos amigos y conocerá a gente fascinante...

Esta primera novela de Fernando Claudín es un relato breve pero de una intensidad y hondura tales que sobrecogerá al lector y lo hará reflexionar sobre algunos de los grandes problemas pendientes de nuestro tiempo.