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...

Simple text and photographs introduce the concept of "skip counting," or counting by groups of a certain number, and present items for practice.

Guillermo ya ha pasado por diferentes sitios captando la vida a través de la lente de su cámara fotográfica, pero fue en África que lo advirtieron que con sus fotos se lleva lo espíritu. Es muy peligroso robar el espíritu de un hombre. Años después, en Madrid, el fotógrafo experimenta personalmente lo que ese aviso significaba.

El fútbol americano es uno de los cuatro deportes más populares de Estados Unidos y uno de los juegos que mayor cantidad de atención general acapara. Es tan llamativo este juego, que comunidades de todo el mundo lo siguen, ya sea por cable o por Internet, aunque no son grupos nativos de Norteamérica. Por esta razón se hacía necesario un libro que pudiera dejar un documento gráfico sobre este deporte y juego. Este volumen recoge los hitos más importantes de la historia de deporte tan popular y que mueve millones de dólares cada año. A través de sus páginas, los estudiantes...

Young children are natural problem-solvers and always looking for answers, especially when it involves interesting animals. This Spanish-language edition of Scaly Swimmers 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.