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"The story of American from the Chinese American perspective"-- Provided by publisher.

En esta adaptación ilustrada de la fábula más vendida, El Autobús de la Energía Para Niños, el autor Jon Gordon muestra a los niños cómo superar la negatividad, los acosadores y los desafíos cotidianos para ser lo mejor posible. El Autobús de la Energía Para Niños es una historia que enseñará a los niños cómo encontrar su motivación interna y transmitir esa energía positiva a los demás. Los niños positivos se convierten en adultos...

"Stephen Hawking guides readers through some of the biggest questions in the universe"-- Provided by publisher.

"Fenley and Jason provide access to leading innovators, inventors, and executives as they tell their stories and provide tips to a new generation of bosses"-- Provided by publisher.

"The unlikely true story of why we know the name William Shakespeare today, and the four-hundred-year-old book that made it possible. Four hundred years ago, no one bothered to write down the exact words of stage plays. Characters' lines were scribbled on small rolls of paper (as in, an actor's role) and passed around, but no master script was saved for the future. The main reason we've heard of Romeo, Juliet, Hamlet, and Shakespeare himself is that...

"We use a lot of energy to power our lives - from our homes and cars to our tablets and handheld games. The challenge facing us today is finding sustainable energy methods that will ensure a green future. There are seven different types of green energy - and they are the only types that don't pollute our Earth. We have learned how to harness the power of the sun, wind, water, and Earth. And technological innovations have allowed us to put these alternative...

"Yelena and Papa take care of their traditional Filipino dwelling - their nipa hut - and it takes care of them. But when a tropical storm roars towards the Philippines, their preparation will be put to the test. Gripping narrative will keep young readers glued to the pages as Yelena, Papa and the nipa hut work together as a family to withstand the storm."--Amazon.

"Is it true that some cars can run on solar energy? Yes! They are able to transform the energy of the sun into electricity. There is even an airplane that flew around the world using this alternative energy source."-- Page 4 of cover.

"Thanks to the development of agriculture, our Earth can feed the almost 8 billion people that call it home. But the challenge facing us today is how to make the practice of large-scale farming sustainable. We have learned how to use alternative energies - like solar and wind power - to run our farms. We have also learned how to use the land and the animals on it in a more environmentally friendly way. Green Farming will show you how.ABOUT THE SERIES:...