Que Hacen Los Animales? (What Do Animals Do?)

Photographs of nature in all its splendor and children's faces from around the world are paired with a poetic tribute to the Earth's colors, climates, and seasons.

Manifest Destiny the name given in the 1840s to a belief that the coast-to-coast expansion of the United States was both inevitable and justified, regardless of the means. Standing in the way were not only the native populations, but also the descendants of Spanish settlers who had lived in the Southwest for centuries. The racist belief that white men rightfully should expand their institutions into the area brought the United States into conflict with Mexico. War was declared in 1846, and by the time the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed in 1848, ending the war, the US had gained...

If a person were ever face-to-face with a huge, hungry animal with sharp teeth, they probably wouldn’t care exactly what that animal was! But from a safe location, can we tell whether it was a crocodile or alligator that wanted to take a bite? By examining their jaw structure, teeth, and other physical features, we can easily tell these two animals apart! Graphic organizers and amazing images highlight each animal’s habitat and other small differences between the two fearsome creatures, showing readers just what creature is lurking below the waters.

Nadie te enseña mejor los primeros secretos de la cocina que tu abuela o tus padres. ¿Nadie? Quizá la Pequeña Escuela de la Vida, con la ayuda de El Hematocrítico. ¿Conoces el origen de los alimentos que comes? ¿Sabes cuándo y cómo se empezaron a usar? ¿Y cuáles son sus principales características? Este volumen, completamente ilustrado y con multitud de detalles, ofrece muchas más posibilidades que un simple recetario para cocinar en familia (aunque también incluye trucos de cocina). Sigue el gran viaje que han realizado más de setenta ingredientes esenciales en la cocina de...