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...

Martin Luther King, Jr. believed in fighting for Civil Rights for all people. In this Spanish-translated biography, readers will learn about his inspirational life as he fought for equality of African Americans through nonviolence. The rich photos, supportive text, helpful glossary, timeline, table of contents, and index give readers important information for understanding King's fight against Jim Crow Laws.

Laura Nogués parece tenerlo todo: arquitecta de éxito e hija de una importante generación de perfumistas de Barcelona, está felizmente casada conun neurólogo de renombre. A pesarde todo, no es feliz, por lo que abandonará su prometedora carrera y se lo jugará todo para perseguir su sueño: “Jazmines”, un especialísimo balnearioen Grasse, la cuna de los aromas, en el que el perfume será el protagonista absoluto de todo. Sin embargo, la tragedia sobrevuela el sueño de Laura: una misteriosa mano negra intentará acabar con su carrera y con su matrimonio, y un terrible accidentele...

Si ha de estallar el sol y ha de llevarse este inestable mundo así engendrado, si han de volver los átomos al caos de mil años luz, mil soledades, si el hombre ha de perder su leve imagen, ¿no ha de quedarnos sólo ir conversando esta ocasión tenaz de haberse amado, de haberse en lo fugaz imaginado?

These high-interest, low reading level biographies chronicle the lives of inspiring individuals and use a vivid, graphic-novel format that will capture the attention of reluctant readers. The dazzling, full-color illustrations and easy-to-read text bring each person's life and times to life.