Libros de No Ficción

Richard Burton (1821-1890) ha quedado en la memoria colectiva no sólo por ser, en su faceta de viajero y geógrafo, el descubridor de las misteriosas fuentes del río Nilo junto con el capitán Speke (aventura....
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Simple text and photographs introduce readers to the skin of the human body, explaining its function and ways to keep it healthy.....
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Nacido en los Urales y habituado a la caza, Vassili Záitsev era un tirador excepcional, como lo demostró en la batalla de Stalingrado, donde, según sus propias palabras, maté a 242 alemanes, incluyendo más de....
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Simple text and full-color photos illustrate facts about the rules, equipment, and records of baseball.....
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Animal trainers care for many different types of animals! Children will explore some of the methods that trainers use, such as affection bonding and classical and operant conditioning, while simultaneously gaining an understanding of animal....
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Describes the U.S. Marine Corps, including their vehicles such as Assault Amphiban Vehicles and helicopters, their weapons, and some of the different jobs that members perform in the Marine Corps. Written in English and Spanish.....
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Invite readers to see what goes on behind the scenes at a school carnival! With informational, Spanish-translated text, vibrant photos and helpful charts, children are engaged from cover to cover while utilizing mathematic skills to....
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La obra de José Lezama Lima (1910-1976) representa el mejor momento de las letras cubanas en este siglo. Su excepcional escritura pertenece a esos raros momentos de la historia literaria en que el autor trasciende....
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Adrián Paenza presenta un nuevo libro con desafíos atrapantes y entretenidos dedicado a sus lectores más jóvenes, porque para la Mat emática no hay edad.....
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Esta baraja de tarot recrea el fantástico mundo de los no muertos desde la perspectiva clásica del ocultismo del siglo XIX y actualiza el universo de los vampiros vinculándolo al esquema tradicional de los símbolos....
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From birds to elephants, whales to cats, all animals experience mothering. Beginning readers explore mothers and babies of different animals in this engaging, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. With interesting and informational text, readers will be fascinated!....
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Amusing and dynamic, this collection offers children a variety of jokes and riddles and teaches them the art of telling jokes. Divertida y dinámica, esta colección ofrece a los niños una variedad de chistes y....
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La presente antología, preparada por María Asunción Mateo, esposa del poeta y especialista de excepción de su obra, nos presenta la doble faceta de Alberti como poeta y pintor. Y establece por primera vez, dentro....
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Álvaro Zuloaga, traductor de una importante editorial de Milán, decide tomarse un año sabático en Madrid, su ciudad de origen, pero un encuentro inesperado con un adolescente en la pensión donde se aloja a su....
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La vida cristiana transcurre dentro de un contexto, y el nuestro es la postmodernidad, una de cuyas características es el cambio constante y acelerado que nos hace cada vez más difícil orientarnos para saber vivir....
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Introduces Columbus Day, briefly outlines the life and accomplishments of the explorer, and describes the way people celebrate the holiday.....
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Introduces the life of Abigail Adams, the wife of President John Adams, who was much more independent than many women of her time, running a farm in her husbands absence and speaking and writing about....
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Yocandra, la protagonista de La nada, vuelve a París y en esta ocasión cotidiana espera que sea para quedarse. En su apartamento en el Marais tendrá como vecinos a un sinfín de variopintos personajes con....
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It is July 4 and you are going to see the fireworks. But do you know why? Its Independence Day! Turn the pages of this book to find out why our country had to win....
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En que se diferencian los animales ofrece a los jovenes lectores un fascinante estudio de como el tamano, la forma, la textura y hasta el color de las diferentes partes del cuerpo de un animal....
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Vivid photographs and bilingual text explain each food group, revealing how each group is important for good health, how to make healthy choices, and fun things children can do to stay in shape.....
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What sort of woman has a taste for middle-aged, married men? Ellie, twenty years old and living in Paris, leads a light and carefree life until she meets, through Facebook, Mister , a married surgeon....
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Describes the commemoration of the victory of the Mexican army over the French army on May 5, 1862, a victory which signaled the end of foreign invasions of North America.....
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Through stunning photographs and simple text, the books in this series introduce landforms and their characteristics. In this book, children learn about the features of volcanoes, where volcanoes are found, and what makes volcanoes unique.....
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La Guerra Civil española contada de forma escueta, objetiva y rigurosa, sin clichés partidarios ni etiquetas fáciles, en textos de Arturo Pérez-Reverte e ilustrada de forma espléndida por Fernando Vicente. «Hace casi ochenta años, entre....
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Take a trip to the ends of the universe and introduce early elementary readers to beginning astrological ideas and concepts including galaxies, planets, asteroids, and the entire universe. This fascinating title features bright images, charts,....
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Shells are used as a body covering for some animals. Through a playful question-and-answer format, this book introduces animals that use shells for protection. Children will learn that shells can have different colors, shapes, and....
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Illustrations of such contrasting animals as an elephant and a mouse, and a rooster and a bat, demonstrate such pairs of opposites as big and small, and morning and night in both English and Spanish.....
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Phoenix sueña con conocer el mundo que hay más allá de los altos muros que protegen su aldea. Un día, decide incumplir las normas y abandona su hogar para adentrarse en el bosque mágico del....
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Surveys the life of Nat Love, African American cowboy, renowned for his riding, roping, and sharpshooting.....
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¿Acaso está prohibido hablar de cosas asquerosas? ¡Pues no! Aquí tienes el primer libro de ASQUEROLOGÍA, la ciencia más importante del mundo. ¿De qué está hecha la caca? ¿Por qué huele mal el queso? ¿Te....
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In this stimulating, Spanish-translated nonfiction book, readers will discover the various types of friction–including rolling friction, sliding friction, fluid friction, and static friction–and the huge impact it has on nature, machines, and our lives. In....
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Our Earth is home to many different plants and animals. However, not everyone does their part to take care of Earth. Learn how you can help keep Earth clean and healthy for all its living....
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This book introduces readers to what it means to celebrate Divali, and shows them why this holiday is special.....
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Hummingbirds are some of the smallest and most interesting animals on the planet. With more than 300 kinds floating and fluttering, theres lots to learn about these tiny birds. Learn what causes them to hum....
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Clues about the lions physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat lead the reader to guess what animal is being described.....
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Amelie y Bastian creyeron en un final feliz y en tiempos alegres. Pero aquellos empezaron a verse ensombrecidos por un veneno dormido que despertó para reclamar un alma. Había una vez un muchacho de ojos....
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Readlings science books use information-packed photographs and a repeating sentence pattern to introduce beginning readers to wild and endangered animals.....
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In this book, children learn how we can tell if something is smooth or rough and which materials have these properties.....
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As readers grow in skill and ability, they are able to learn more about the world in which they live at the same time as they hone the basic reading skills learned at the emergent....
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