Del éxito en ventas del New York Times, Shel Silverstein, célebre creador de El árbol generoso, Lafcadio, el león que disparó al cazador y Cayendo hacia arriba, llega una asombrosa colección de poemas y dibujos nunca antes publicados.
¿Alguna vez has leído un libro con todo lo que contiene? ¡Bien, aquí está! Dirás ¡hurra! por el troll del baño, te atarás la lengua con algunos de sus trabalenguas, tocarás un cuerno muy inusual y experimentarás la alegría de crecer.
¿Qué es eso? ¿Tienes un caso de quererperonopoder? ¡Imposible! Entra y deja que la magia de Shel Silverstein doble tu cerebro y abra tu corazón.
Piensa fuera del molde. Deja que tu imaginación te haga volar e imaginar.
Poemas y dibujos con el sello característico del famosísimo Shel Silverstein.
Este es el último libro escrito por Shel Silverstein antes de su muerte en 1999.
Rebosante del humor y la originalidad característicos del poeta, esta es una brillante colección de poemas cortos y dibujos.
¡Los niños encontrarán estos divertidos poemas y sus estrafalarios personajes tan irresistibles que apenas se darán cuenta de que están leyendo poesía!
Al principio, a Trisha le encanta ir a la escuela, pero su dificultad para aprender a leer la hace sentir tonta, hasta que, en quinto grado, un nuevo profesor le ayuda a comprender y superar su problema.
Jack y Annie viajan a la Antigua Grecia para ver los Juegos Olímpicos. Solo hay un problema: ¡no se permiten niñas! Jack sabe que su hermana no aceptará un no por respuesta. ¿Encontrarán una forma de entrar?
Incluso los lectores más reacios se sentirán atraídos por la emoción de este libro de capítulos lleno de suspenso en el que Jack y Annie exploran la vida en el Grecia.
Meet John Quincy Adams, son of John Adams the second president of the United States.
Getting to Know the U.S. Presidents series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the Presidents of the United States of America, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers.
This book introduces readers to the life of John Qincy Adams, son of the second president who himself became the sixth president.
Getting to know the world's greatest inventors & scientists.
Meet renowned physicist Stephen Hawking!
Getting to Know the World's Greatest Inventors and Scientists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the work and contributions of renowned scientists and inventors, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers.This book presents the life and work of the British physicist who overcame the challenges of ALS to become one of the foremost scientists of the twentieth century.
Getting to know the world's greatest inventors & scientists.
Meet Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. Geek heroes who put the Personal in Computerss.
Getting to Know the World's Greatest Inventors and Scientists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the work and contributions of renowned scientists and inventors, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers
Learn how people with allergies avoid hidden everyday allergens and get a sneak peak at the new allergies treatments doctors are preparing for the future.
How common are allergies?
Around 8% of all children in the United States suffer from allergic reactions.
Eating peanut butter, petting a friendly dog, or sniffing a colorful flower are perfectly harmless activities for most people. However, for allergy sufferers, these can all be life-threatening experiences. Readers will find out why some people have allergies and others don't, how allergies are diagnosed and treated, and which substances are the most common allergens.
While many types of flu are easily treated, others can be extremely dangerous.
What happened in the 1900s when the flu spread around the world?
Inside you'll find:
* Why some versions of the flu are more dangerous than others;
* A timeline, photos - and what you can do to avoid catching the flu;
* Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!
Influenza, more commonly called the flu, is a contagious virus that targets the nose, throat, and lungs. Readers will discover how the flu is spread and how the body works to fight infection. They will also learn why it is important to protect against the flu using vaccines and why some types of flu deadlier than others.
Readers will learn about electricity while performing the short experiments in this book.
Why did ancient Egyptians put oil on the ground while they were building the pyramids?
The oil reduced friction and allowed them to drag huge stone blocks along the ground.
Inside, you'll find:
* How forces such as inertia and friction relate to motion;
* A timeline, photos - and how humans have used the laws of motion to invent things such as roller coasters and space shuttles;
* Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!
True Books have been upgraded and updated. Information is presented in a thorough yet engaging manner, featuring lively sidebars, a glossary, visual back matter, and an index.
This book provides a short selection of experiments that can be performed using electricity.
When were batteries invented?
Italian scientist Alessandro Volta invented the first batteries in 1800.
Inside, you'll find:
* Why some materials hold electricity better than others;
* Experiments, a timeline, photos - and how electricity is created;
* Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!
True Books have been upgraded and updated. Information is presented in a thorough yet engaging manner, featuring lively sidebars, a glossary, visual back matter, and an index.
Before a doctor can treat a patient, she needs to know what is causing the problem. However, it is not always easy to tell what kind of sickness is affecting someone. Readers will find out how animals can be put to work diagnosing some of the trickiest diseases, from dogs who sniff out cancer to mice who can detect bird flu. They will also learn how scientists are working to reproduce these animals" abilities with advanced electronic devices.
Many of the world's most dangerous illnesses are caused by tiny living things called bacteria.
Bacterial sicknesses once killed countless people. However, thanks to drugs called antibiotics, many types of deadly bacteria are no longer a major problem. Readers will find out how scientists first began studying bacteria, how they created the earliest antibiotics, and how bacteria and antibiotics could change in the future.
Genes are the blueprints for all life. When scientists first began altering genes to change the traits of living things, they unlocked an entirely new branch of science: genetics. Readers will get an overview of the science behind genetics and find out how genetics have changed our world. They will also meet some of the biggest innovators in genetics history and find out where the field is heading next.
Learn how people are trying to protect endangered bears and what the future could hold for these remarkable animals.
From the snowy white polar bears of the Arctic to the black bears that roam through parts of North America, bears have long been a common sight in many parts of the world. However, many species are becoming less common as they face threats such as illegal hunting and climate change. Readers will find out how bears live and what impact they have on the environment.
Learn about the history of human-rhino interactions and find out what people are doing to save these animals from extinction.
With their enormous size and distinctive horns, rhinoceroses are immediately recognizable. Unfortunately, threats such as habitat loss, poaching, and natural disasters are causing these incredible animals to disappear from their natural habitats. Readers will find out how rhinos live in the wild and what roles they play in nature.
This book introduces readers to the history and importance of food safety, the bacteria that cause food to be unsafe, safety in the food industry both in the United States and around the world, and what to do to keep food safe to eat.
Maps have guided us from place to place since ancient times, but they can do more than just show the way.
Today's maps can provide a wide range of additional information, from population density to land elevation. Readers will learn how to identify and use many different types of maps, as well as how mapmaking technology has changed and improved throughout history.
What would we find if we made it all the way to another star's solar system?
So far, our travels into outer space have been limited to the planets and moons surrounding the sun in our own solar system. Today's astronomers are planning a mission to explore further reaches of space than humans have ever reached. Readers (Grades 3-5) will discover how these bold scientists are working to build faster spaceships and overcome the obstacles that make it difficult for humans to survive in outer space.
For hundreds of years, curious scientists have been studying these planets and moons and learning more about them. Readers will learn about the many methods astronomers have used to study our solar system, from the basic telescopes of the 17th century to today's advanced space probes.