La Misión de San Buenaventura (Discovering Mission San Buenaventura)

For thousands of years, militaries around the world were limited to male soldiers. However, throughout history, brave women have stepped out of the background and onto the battlefield. This biographical text covers the important women who’ve broken ground in the military. Famous historical figures such as Joan of Arc, Clara Barton, and Florence Nightingale are covered in depth, while the stories of modern-day heroes are presented to show how women are still affecting change on the front lines. A comprehensive timeline, fact boxes, and historical and modern images complete this...

Spanish Language Discover Series Books for Babies & Toddlers: Heavy Equipment Get ready for some rough and tumble trucks! In this Discover Series title, 28 tractors, excavators, forklifts and more are featured in big, colorful photographs on white backgrounds. Each page features a photograph of the truck with a simple title beneath. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new images, words, and concepts to kids. In this Xist Kids Spanish Edition, Spanish text brings the story to new audiences. This book is in Spanish only. There is no...

Which animals and plants can survive in a dry desert environment? Readers learn about the living things that make up desert food chains, including cacti, snakes, and scorpions. Colorful photographs of desert life make readers feel like they’re exploring new parts of this habitat with each turn of the page. Fact boxes provide additional information about the creatures that make up desert food chains, and a detailed food web shows how these food chains all come together. The desert is an extreme habitat, and readers will enjoy learning about the extreme plants and animals that live there.

Estés despierto o durmiendo, tu cuerpo no deja de funcionar. ¿Sabes cómo? ¡Lo descubrirás en este divertidísimo cómic! ¿Sabías que nuestro esqueleto tiene DOSCIENTOS SEIS huesos? ¿O que tu intestino delgado puede medir OCHO METROS? ¿Y que el cerebro está conectado con TODO tu cuerpo? Cada una de las partes del cuerpo humano tiene sus curiosidades, desde el pelo hasta las uñas de los pies, los pulmones o el corazón. Los órganos funcionan todo el día, incluso mientras dormimos, pero... ¿cómo lo hacen? ¡Abre este cómic y alucina con los secretos de tu cuerpo! _____________...