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This comprehensive guide to organic gardening will help you create a steady supply of organically-grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers all year round. Includes the latest information on how to find, choose, and grow plants that thrive without synthetic chemicals. Learn how to:
Plant traditional varieties, known as Heirloom plants, that were developed before the use of pesticides and fertilizers
Select regional varieties adapted to your climate and location
Increase your bounty by repurposing seeds from your own garden
Discourage pests while encouraging beneficial insects and birds
Includes a beautifully illustrated, A-to-Z directory of 250 varieties of vegetables, fruits, nuts, and herbs. Detailed entries include when to sow, plant, and harvest; cultivation information; and the top ten health-enhancing fruits and vegetables.
Travel back in time and into the not-so-distant future to dissect, explore, and discover how all kinds of things do what they do! Along the way, you'll learn why cotton candy is so fluffy, how scientists built a space suit for Mars, and what goes into animating your favorite cartoons.
Look inside, take it apart, turn it over, and figure out how things work! Quippy descriptions, full-color diagrams, and brilliant photographs make even the most intimidating subjects completely accessible--and totally fun! (We're looking at you, space robots.) For every explanation, we touch on basic principles and then dive deeper. Just want to know what terraforming is? We've got you covered. Want to know how to terraform, say, Mars? We'll explain that, too.
But this book isn't just for explaining things. We'll also introduce you to the dreamers, scientists, and innovators who create this amazing stuff. You'll meet a NASA engineer, an underwater archaeologist, and a chocolate scientist. You'll learn what it's like to fly a plane into the eye of a hurricane--on purpose.
Following on the success of National Geographic's How Things Work and How Things Work: Inside Out, How Things Work: Then and Nowtackles a whole new batch of extraordinary and everyday things--from man-made to natural, historic to futuristic.
El Béisbol es un juego divertido. Lee este libro y cuenta los jugadores, sus artículos deportivos, y hasta la comida que comes en el estadio de béisbol.
Una forma conveniente de armar tus Bibliotecas de Aula desde cero.
Mejora el nivel lector de los niños con esta colección de libros surtidos con un 80% de libros de Ficción y 20% de libros de Texto Informativo.
Incluye libros de temas variados que encantarán a todos los niños de tu sala.
Cada colección contiene 100 libros variados. Perfectos para lectura compartida y/o lectura en pequeños grupos.
Estas colecciones han sido preparadas por profesores y desarrollan el vocabulario, la comprensión lectora y la fluidez.
NOTA*: Las imágenes de los títulos incluídos representan el tipo de libros que irán incluídos, pero no necesariamente quiere decir que esos libros serán incluídos al momento de preparar la Biblioteca, se pueden cambiar por necesidades del cliente y/o stock disponible en editoriales.
How did some wealthy ancient Maya decorate their teeth?
They drilled holes in their teeth and inserted small pieces of a green stone called jade.
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.
Inside you'll find:
* How experts have learned about the ancient Maya by finding ruins of their pyramids;
* Maps, a time line, photos - and the discovery of an ancient Maya city in the jungle;
* 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.
Inside you'll find:
* How a city built in a swamp became the center of an empire;
* Maps, a time line, photos - and the games that the Aztecs played;
* Surprising, TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you.
Machu Picchu is known as "The Lost City of the Incas". It was built more than 2.133 meters above sea level at the top of a mountain.
This Inca city was hidden from the outside world for 400 years.
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.
Inside you'll find:
* How the built their giant empire;
* Maps, a time line, photos - and how the Incas treated mummies like living people;
* Surprising, TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you.
When Kate Middleton married Prince William of the United Kingdom in 2011, she was immediately thrust into the worldwide spotlight. Readers will learn all about Middleton’s life, from what her childhood was like, to how she met Prince William, to how her world changed when she became part of the British royal family.
Why did a million people line the streets of London, England, on April 29, 2011?
They were hoping to catch a glimpse of Kate Middleton and Prince William, who were on their way to be married in a Royal Wedding.
Inside, you'll find:
What Kate's early life was like and how she met Prince William;
A timeline, photos - and what role Kate plays as the Duchess of Cambridge;
Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!
From shrimp and lobster to salmon and trout, restaurants and grocery stores offer an incredible variety of seafood. Some seafood is raised or caught in a healthy, sustainable way. However, much of it is not. Readers will discover how the seafood industry can damage aquatic habitats, cause populations of certain species to dwindle, and lead to the spread of disease. They will also learn how seafood can be raised and harvested responsibly and how to choose high-quality, sustainable fish and shellfish.
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.
En esta parábola cautivadora y divertida, Lafcadio el león toma un rifle y dispara a un cazador, luego promete practicar hasta convertirse en el mejor tirador del mundo.
Sin embargo, esto entristece a Lafcadio, porque al convertirse en cazador deja de ser un león.
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
In 2014, an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in West Africa made headlines around the world.
Because the disease spreads easily and has no known cure, many people were terrified that it would spread throughout the world. Readers (Grades 3-5) will learn how the outbreak began and how Ebola spreads from person to person. They will also explore earlier Ebola outbreaks and find out what scientists and doctors are doing to fight against the illness today.
About 12.5 percent of all deaths in the world are caused by cancer, making it deadlier than AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria combined.
Readers will discover how this common, yet deadly disease is diagnosed and treated. They will also learn how different kinds of cancer affect the body differently and why some types are deadlier than others.
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.
Learn how to choose healthy foods that taste good and why home cooking is an important part of being healthy.
Eating the right foods is a big part of staying healthy. However, it's not always easy to figure out just what the right foods are. Readers (Grades 3-5) will learn about the history of nutrition science and discover what roles different nutrients play in the body.
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.