11 de febrero de 1990: La liberación de Nelson Mandela

What keeps objects from floating out of your hand? What if your feet drifted away from the ground? What stops everything from floating into space? Gravity. As in his previous books, Redwoods, Coral Reefs, and Island, Jason Chin has taken a complex subject and made it brilliantly accessible to young readers in this unusual, innovative, and very beautiful book.

Readers will be inspired by this immigration story about a young refugee whose family tries to emigrate to Pakistan when India is divided into two separate nations. This short, 32-page hi-lo book features full-color illustrations to capture the attention of kids who enjoy realistic fiction stories about characters who must overcome difficult circumstances in order to survive.

Got a fan of snakes, lizards, and turtles? Dig into this beginner's guide to reptiles from Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the award-winning About... series. Author and educator Cathryn Sill explains in simple language the basic characteristics that all reptiles share, while offering a look at many of the animals that fall into this diverse category, including ever-popular lizards, snakes, and turtles. The beautifully detailed paintings of noted wildlife illustrator John Sill depict reptiles in their habitats and highlight their unique aspects. An afterword provides more detail on each...

Técnico electricista 16 – Curso visual y práctico Circuitos en instalaciones eléctricas En esta clase explicaremos los valores de carga y los tipos de cable usados en las líneas definidas en una instalación eléctrica. Veremos el esquema general de instalación y el circuito de alumbrado y tomacorrientes, aprenderemos el proceso de determinación de corrientes máximas para bocas de iluminación, tomacorrientes y protección. Tambien detallaremos los criterios para determinar la cantidad de bocas por circuito y veremos los circuitos de usos especiales y específicos.