José Bautista

"En el bosque, debajo de la tierra, a través de las nubes o las flores, surcando los ríos o los mares o bajando los montes, se escucha un poderoso rumor; son las criaturas que habitan el universo y cuya presencia se siente a medida que se avanza entre las estrofas de este poema hasta convertirse en un rugido incontenible."--P. [4] of cover.

Sofía quiere cuidar a todos los animales del mundo. Pero su mamá no cree que Sofía esté lista ni siquiera para asumir la responsabilidad de tener una mascota. Lista o no, cuando llega un gato con hambre y apariencia enferma a la puerta trasera de su casa, Sofía responde. Cuando su mamá descubre a Sofía dándole comida al gato, se rinde y acuerda que una visita al veterinario les dirá si el gato está sano y si es la mascota perdida de alguien. Mientras la veterinaria les presenta a Sofía y los lectores el trabajo importante y variado de los médicos de animales, Sofía aprende cómo...

Advances in science have changed our world, all thanks to the scientists behind important discoveries. Some of the most important discoveries have come from female scientists, who were as unique for their work as they were for being trailblazers in a male-dominated industry. This text offers a biographical treatment of such important scientists as Marie Curie, Rachel Carson, and Jane Goodall, as well as others who have made it possible for women of the future to have a career in science. Age-appropriate text, fact boxes, historical and modern images, and a comprehensive timeline complete the...

Why do continents matter? From economics to weather science—and everything in between—knowing the characteristics of the continents expands readers’ perspectives in every school subject. This fundamental information is a building block of many future lessons and an essential part of elementary education. This book presents a focused, clear, age-appropriate look at Earth’s continents that young readers are sure to find both informative and interesting. This volume is also packed with colorful maps that are labeled and explained to foster young readers’ comprehension of this important...