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...

How much life can one cubic foot hold? Read how photographer David Liittschwager and zoologist Chris Meyer studied life in one cubic foot, and how their findings can teach us about life on the entire planet. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, it features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering design process....

Los juguetes, los oficios y los medios de transporte son los protagonistas de Caballo ACCIÓN, una nueva serie dentro de la colección de Caballo Alado que combina magníficas ilustraciones con fotografías, y textos sencillos que combinan la letra de palo y la manuscrita. Cada título incluye un breve apartado documental que complementa el texto básico.

Cuando era pequeño y le preguntaban qué quería ser de mayor no sabía qué responder, porque le interesaba todo. La mayoría de la gente lo conoce como pintor, aunque en realidad también fue inventor, científico, ingeniero, arquitecto, filósofo, escritor... Pero lo importante no es solo que hiciese muchas cosas diferentes, sino que siempre intentó hacerlas de una manera que nunca nadie hubiera probado antes, y así, convertir en realidad todo cuanto imaginó. Sus ideas fueron tan visionarias que muchos de sus inventos acabaron por hacerse realidad siglos más tarde.

Everyone needs to get along well with others. We need to share, listen, and be kind. Let's explore ways to get along well with others! The Me Pregunto (I Wonder) series is perfect for young learners in prekindergarten through grade 2. These 16-page books give readers an accessible introduction to nonfiction reading. Color photographs and fun, factual examples will grab the attention of young readers and help strengthen reading comprehension skills.