La Misión de San Juan Capistrano (Discovering Mission San Juan Capistrano)

Readers may never expect that they might free fall to Earth, but if they have ever dived into a pool, that's exactly what they've done. This Spanish-translated book shows readers how Newton's three laws of motion affect divers, skydivers, and mountain climbers' movements. Readers discover who uses gravity, who works against it, and all other forces that contribute to a successful dive or climb. After reading this Spanish-translated book, readers can decide if they will ever be interested in engaging in one of these extreme sports.

Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin was born in Goliad, Texas, in 1829, when Texas was part of Mexico. His family lived on a Mexican fort because his father was a soldier in the army. Ignacio wanted to be a just like his father! When he was seven, Texas became independent from Mexico, and the family had to move to Matamoros, Mexico. Later they moved to Monterrey. Ignacio tried to join the Mexican army in 1846 when the United States declared war, but he was too young. He was finally able to join the armed forces when he turned 24. An outstanding soldier, he was named the commander of the Mexican army and...

Advances in science have changed our world, all thanks to the scientists behind important discoveries. Some of the most important discoveries have come from female scientists, who were as unique for their work as they were for being trailblazers in a male-dominated industry. This text offers a biographical treatment of such important scientists as Marie Curie, Rachel Carson, and Jane Goodall, as well as others who have made it possible for women of the future to have a career in science. Age-appropriate text, fact boxes, historical and modern images, and a comprehensive timeline complete the...

Aisha, el caballo más veloz del mundo, fue robado por un terrorista experto en genética, quien adelanta escabrosos experimentos de clonación no solo con animales, sino también con humanos. Su labor se escuda en una reconocida firma de investigación que compite en la carrera científica por descifrar la clave de la vida: el genoma humano, labor en la que también está empeñado Dan, un prestigioso genetista de la Universidad de Miami, amigo de la tía Abi y de los chicos aventureros. En compañía de Dan, este grupo conocerá los avances de la ingeniería genética, ciencia que permite...