Los mundos mágicos de Harry Potter

Behind the unforgettable characters, worlds, and battles of The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit lie a vast range of world myths and historical events that originally inspired J. R. R. Tolkien. From the Finnish epic poem Kalevala and the medieval Beowulf to Arthurian mythology, Shakespeare, and even World War II, Tolkien's sources are unpacked and explained for the novice and connoisseur alike. Laid out in dictionary form, this indispensable guide provides insights not only into literature's most beloved fantasy, but also into the man who brought it to life.

Filosofar es, ante todo, saber cuestionar, construir un razonamiento y pensar por nosotros mismos... Mediante un acercamiento original, Aprendiendo a filosofar le inicia en este camino a través de los grandes temas de la filosofía. En este libro podrá reflexionar sobre El arte y lo bello.

There is a contest at a school to design a new playground. The students use blocks to build their models. As they build, they use three-dimensional shapes. Some students build a train out of blocks for the younger students to play on. Can you guess which three-dimensional shape they use for the train's wheels? Read to find out which design wins.

¿Cómo es tener a una profetisa como abuela? Ella Robinson lo sabe. Su abuela era Elena de White. En este libro, Ella cuenta cómo era Elena de White como abuela y como persona. Aunque Dios le dio grandes responsabilidades a la Sra. White, aun así encontraba tiempo para ser la clase de abuela con la que cualquier niña soñaría. Sabía que una niñita cansada disfrutaría de una manzana, una pastilla de menta o de ser ayudada a recortar una ilustración de una revista. Robinson también relata experiencias interesantes de la vida de la Sra. White. Cuenta cómo Dios escogió a Elena de...

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.