Mujeres en las ciencias (Women in Science)

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...

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...

The famous civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke out against racial and economic injustice until his death - from an assassin's bullet - in 1968. This tumultuous time in history comes to life in over 100 black-and-white illustrations that celebrate of this remarkable man.

TEMPERATURAS MÁS ALTAS. SUPERTORMENTAS. INCENDIOS EN LA AMAZONIA. Estas son solo algunas de las consecuencias del cambio climático que ya estamos viviendo. La buena noticia es que puedes hacer algo. Una serie de movimientos están empezando a luchar no solo contra los efectos del cambio climático si no también por la justicia climática y para conseguir un futuro habitable y equitativo para todos. Y nos están enseñando que este puede ser un punto de inflexión, ya que, si bien estamos viviendo una época de grandes crisis, también puede ser un momento de grandes oportunidades. ¿ESTÁS ...

Un escritor rebusca en un puesto de libros y encuentra un poema narrado en primera persona, que desvela la historia terrible de una mujer y su amado en plena época de posguerra. El escritor trata de encontrar a los verdaderos protagonistas de los hechos narrados, pero su búsqueda parece llevarle a encontrar otras cosas. ¿Dónde empieza la realidad y dónde acaba la ficción? Estupenda novela que muestra el amor y el ansia de conocer la verdad.

Explains the importance of good manners and describes ways to show politeness in the home, school, and community.