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...

Young children are natural problem-solvers and always looking for answers, especially when it involves interesting animals. This Spanish-language edition of Fast and Flightless provides young curious readers with striking visual clues and simply written hints. Using the photos and text, readers rely on visual literacy skills, reading, and reasoning as they solve the animal mystery. Clearly written facts give readers a deeper understanding of how the animal lives. Additional text features, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

Animals sing or talk to communicate. They make noise for different reasons. Find out why some animals make certain noises. Paired to the fiction title So Many Classes.

Este libro describe la historia del Jiu Jitsu, desde los orígenes de las artes marciales, hasta su publicación. Es el primer libro cuya temática se circunscribe al desarrollo histórico del Jiu Jitsu de Costa Rica.

Este libro infantil, en forma de divertido cuento protagonizado por un extraterrestre, explica a los más pequeños la historia de un club de fútbol y el sentimiento de una afición: la del Atlético de Madrid. Escrita por Juan Luis Cano, recorre los éxitos, las ilusiones, los trofeos y el orgullo del club colchonero.