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...

This nonfiction Spanish book teaches students about the earth’s cycles, and introduces them to important scientific concepts and vocabulary terms like combustion, hydrosphere, biosphere, and fossil fuels. The intriguing images, detailed diagrams, and stimulating sidebars will keep students connected to the text. The fun lab activity provides a real-world learning experience that supports STEM instruction. Aligned to state and national standards, the leveled text supports differentiation. Keep students reading with this fascinating Spanish book.

En Colombia ha predominado, por lo que a la poesía hace referencia, una retórica de sensaciones, aún en autores tan vigorosos como un Silva, un de Greiff, un Barba-Jacob, un Aurelio Arturo. Con Eduardo Gómez, por primera vez escapamos de ese círculo de ondas morosas y adormecedoras.

La neurocientífica, Nazareth Castellanos, explica a los más pequeños en este maravilloso cuento ilustrado cómo funciona el cerebro y cómo cuidarlo para hacerlo crecer. Todos sabemos dónde está el cerebro, pero ¿para qué sirve? ¿Sabías que está formado por un bosque? Sí, sí, ¡por un bosque de neuronas! ¿Y sabías que esas neuronas se envían cartas entre sí para dar instrucciones al resto del cuerpo? ¡Todo esto y mucho más lo aprenderás junto a Alicia y la coneja Cajal! A través de coloridas ilustraciones, sencillas metáforas y pequeñas cajitas de información, los más...

Books in this series give readers an exciting tour through the world of colors. Each book uses simple, repetitive text to teach basic vocabulary and includes stunning photographs that show each color in a variety of contexts. In Orange, children can view orange rocks, flowers, stems, fur, and more!