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.

Todos los objetos, elementos o personas tienen una silueta que los define y que constituye su figura. Hay muchísimas figuras posibles, pero todas tienen unas particularidades que permiten identificarlas. Los 12 ejercicios del libro están pensados precisamente para trabajar las características de esas figuras haciendo, por ejemplo, la silueta de una silla con una serpentina, o construyendo la figura de una pelota a partir de diferentes trozos de papel rasgado. Asimismo, muchos de los ejercicios del libro se detienen en las propiedades de la figura humana para conocer sus partes más...

We use machines every day, but most of us don't understand how they work. When they break down, most of us have no idea how to fix them. Mechanics are the masters of machines. Readers learn that mechanics work on vehicles, including cars, boats, and buses. They use special tools to take them apart and fix what's wrong, and they use their experience and technology to diagnose problems. They often work long hours, sometimes in bad weather, to get us where we need to go. Your readers will see that mechanics keep our world moving and growing.

La vida en el reventón es una obra tan diferente y original que su lectura es en sí misma una fiesta llena de diversión sobre el ambiente ''antro''. Trixia Valle, una reconocida escritora, especialista y publirrelacionista internacional, tiene el toque para lograr que incluso los temas más serios, como el alcohol, las drogas, las relaciones pre-matrimoniales, el materialismo, los desórdenes alimenticios, etc., mantengan el mismo tono ameno y gracioso.