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No se necesita hacer mucho para ahorrar electricidad.

Tomar medidas puede ser tan simple como apagar las luces cuando se sale de una habitación o usar el "poder de las personas" en lugar de los automóviles para moverse.

Los niños aprenden esto y más sobre lo que pueden hacer para ayudar en 10 cosas que puedo hacer para ahorrar electricidad.

Did you know that you can buy bacon- or pickle-flavored gum?

Did you know that monkeys and apes have been known to chew gum from trees? Those are just some of the fascinating tidbits kids will discover in 10 Fascinating Facts About Chewing Gum.

Did you know that Silly Putty was the first toy to go to the Moon?

Did you know that Lego makes more than 1,700 different bricks? Those are just some of the fascinating tidbits kids will discover in 10 Fascinating Facts About Toys.

For more than 100 years, United States postal workers have helped people across America stay connected with family and friends.

A Day with Mail Carriers gives readers a glimpse of the important services mail carriers perform.

The Rookie Read-About® series brings a broad array of topics to vibrant life with striking, full-color photos and just the right amount of fun, factual, fascinating text.

Colorful photos and simple text encourage children to read on their own - as they learn about the important role of librarians and the ever-changing tasks they perform every day.

She is massive. She is astounding. She is the most complete T. rex skeleton known to man. Her name is SUE, and she is, without a doubt, the archaeological find of this century. Unearthed on a routine dig one hot summer day in 1990, Dinosaur SUE has captured imaginations the world over. Now the complete account of her incredible tale is brought together for young readers - from her discovery in the hills of South Dakota to the information scientists are learning from her today at her new home, the Field Museum of Chicago. Journey through the life and times of this mysterious creature as the Science Team at the Field Museum learn what the world might have been like during SUE's lifetime. See how today's technology is bringing SUE "to life" again for future generations to study. Filled with full-color photographs and glorious artistic renderings, this definitive account of the Field Museum's "colossal fossil" will thrill dinosaur fans of all ages.

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.

Bridges are a crucial part of trade and transportation. They allow vehicles and pedestrians alike to cross everything from rushing rivers to rocky ravines. Readers will trace the history of bridges from their invention in ancient times to the construction of today's engineering wonders. They will learn why different bridge shapes are suited to different purposes, how engineers choose which materials to use in bridge construction, and much more.

Learn about the longest and most unique bridges in the world.

From China's remarkable Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge, which spans more than 100 miles, to the amazing Millau Viaduct, which allows drivers to travel almost 900 feet above the ground in southern France, bridges rank among man's most incredible engineering feats. Readers (Grades 3-5) will learn about some of the biggest and most unique bridges in history, from how they were planned and built to how they have stood the test of time.

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.

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.

This book briefly describes the science behind friction, and what its effects are.

Need a good way to introduce physical science topics to your children? This series of books will not only do just that, but also spark some curiosity to further learning. Your children learn about inventions, inventors, and how different forces (like friction or gravity) are used in everyday life. Plenty of fun photographs and facts are packed into these small books.

A True Book: Could Self-Driving cars improve safety on the road? Experts predictions. Timeline, photos, true facts that will shock and amaze you!

A True Book: Space series dives into the many components that make each planet distinctive and exceptional, as well as explore many of the other components that make up Space. Lexile 840, Guided Reading Level Q, 48 páginas, Tapa Blanda, 1x18x21 cms, Ann O. Squire, 5 a 8 años.

Astronaut:  Dr. Mae Jemison The 100 Year Starship.

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.

An introduction to the digestive system.

This book introduces readers to the digestive system, including the digestive process, the organs involved in digestion, and common problems and diseases associated with the digestive system.

Beauty is much more than how one looks on the outside. True beauty is found in conquering challenges, showing kindness, and spreading contagious laughter. Beautiful girls are empowered, smart, and really, really strong!

Beautiful breaks barriers by showing girls free to be themselves: splashing in mud, conducting science experiments, and reading books under a flashlight with friends.

Beauty is much more than how one looks on the outside. True beauty is found in conquering challenges, showing kindness, and spreading contagious laughter. Beautiful girls are empowered, smart, and really, really strong!

Beautiful breaks barriers by showing girls free to be themselves: splashing in mud, conducting science experiments, and reading books under a flashlight with friends.

The dangerous Horned Toad 500 cross-country race is coming up and Bird's father has always won it. But when his dad gets injured, Bird reluctantly joins the race to save the Family honor.

Bird and Squirrel add a new member to the team: Squirrel's daughter, BIRDIE!!!
When Red has to go spend the night helping Grandmole, Bird and Squirrel are put in charge of taking care of Squirrel's daughter. But Birdie wants to go with her mom! Lexile 420, 128 páginas, Tapa Blanda, 1x16x23 cms, James Burks, 5 a 8 años.

Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain describes in rhythmic, read-along verse how Ki-pat a resourceful man finds water for his thirsty herd and ends the drought afflicting the plain. 

A team of scientists has sent a monkey into space! And good thing, too, because he's a mean, selfish, noisy, bullying little fur-bag. But... all does not go well with the flight, and Monkey's spaceship barely clears the first hilltop before crash-landing in a peaceful forest. Monkey decides this is a new world and claims it for his own. And his first decree is that all other animals should be banished! What follows is a series of hilarious, off-the-wall interactions between Monkey and the other forest animals.

Charles conoce a Princesa, una cachorrita Yorkie mimada pero irresistible. Charles se ofrece como voluntario para cuidar a Princesa hasta encontrarle hogar. Pero en su familia no tardan mucho en cansarse de las formas privilegiadas de Princesa.

A True Book: Could Self-Driving cars improve safety on the road? Experts predictions. Timeline, photos, true facts that will shock and amaze you!

A Level 1 reader filled with fun-to-do hidden picture puzzles by bestselling author/photographer Walter Wick!

From the photographer of the bestselling I Spy books and creator of the Can You See What I See? series is a new search-and-find reader chock-full of fun! Children can read the simple text and use the picture clues to search twelve photos for 100 hidden objects! An illustrated word list in the back of the book provides extra support for the newest readers!

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La última vez Jorge y Berto, habían sido convertidos en zombis destinados a deambular por toda la eternidad en un planeta destruido. ¡El profesor Cacapipí y sus viajes en el tiempo impidieron que Jorge y Berto crearan al Capitán Calzoncillos!

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Cuando pensabas que podías tirar la cadena sin peligro... ¡el Inodoro-Turbotrón 2000 vuelve a atacar! Este inodoro carnívoro, famoso por devorar todo lo que encuentra a su paso, ¡tiene ahora un verdadero apetito de VENGANZA!

Jorge, Berto la están pasando muy bien en la casa del árbol divirtiéndose. Un malicioso maestro inventa un método de controlar la mente de sus estudiantes y convertirlos en chicos obedientes y estudiosos.

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Jorge y Berto estan metidos en un lio. Primero, destrozan la convencion de ciencias de la escuela con sus bromitas. Luego crean una armada de malvados inodoros parlantes que tratan conquistar el mundo. Esta es una mision del Capitan Calzoncillos!