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...

¡Se acabó el aburrimiento! 365 juegos de los de siempre, ¡tantos como días tiene el año! El libro ideal para disfrutar con amigos o en familia y ¡lejos de las pantallas! El juego es una actividad innata al ser humano. Forma parte de su naturaleza y no existe sociedad o cultura en la que no se haya practicado. Además, jugar es la manera de socializar en la infancia y se convierte en un legado entre generaciones. A través del juego, exploramos el mundo que nos rodea, se desarrolla la imaginación y potenciamos nuestra creatividad. Este libro ofrece 365 ideas de juegos tradicionales, y...

It is Pepe’s first day of school in England, and he is a bit nervous, even though he will be going to the same one as Tom and Lia. His morning brings the first surprise of the day when Pepe discovers that he needs to wear a uniform. He then feels slightly overwhelmed in Ms. Pinkerton’s class when he finds that he understands some assignments but not others. The most interesting surprise of all, though, is when his science teacher brings out his pet hamster and it escapes--with all of the kids hot on its heels. Es el primer día de escuela en Inglaterra para Pepe, y está un poco nervioso, ...

El poder de la Alegría conecta con la inocencia interior. La alegría es nuestro estado natural: despreocupado y feliz. En estas páginas, descubre el proceso interior de añadir amor a nuestros pensamientos que carecen de él, aprende a eliminar las resistencias y bloqueos a la paz mental e interior. La alegría es un compromiso con la vida que nace de la verdad interior y, al experimentarla, no sucede nada que no estuviera ya preparado en el corazón. La felicidad es una elección. Con este texto, aprendemos a dejar atrás las ideas decadentes y a desaprender aquellas estructuras mentales...

In Showing Kindness, beginning readers will learn about all the ways they can be kind and considerate in their daily lives. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover how they can build character by showing kindness.