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...

Introduces The Life Of The This Spanish Explorer Who Searched For The Cities Of Gold, But Only Found Indian Villages.

Who's on the steam train today? What's happening at the station? Find out by lifting all the flaps in this delightful board book. There are lots of things to spot and a few hidden surprises along the way.

«Contigo he aprendido que ahí fuera me espera un mundo sorprendente» Mamá es un canto poético que celebra un vínculo que es más fuerte que cualquiera, un amor que trasciende todas las fronteras. Mamá es quien nos protege con su mirada, quien nos reconforta con sus palabras, quien nos ayuda con su fortaleza, quien nos ampara con su cariño. En este precioso álbum ilustrado, un canto a todas las mamás del mundo, con espectaculares ilustraciones en cada página, las madres encontrarán su voz, escucharán la gratitud y el cariño que les profesan sus hijas e hijos, y sentirán el poder ...

Hace ya varios decenios que Edith Pearlman viene reclamando un puesto entre los grandes cuentistas de todos los tiempos. Su modo incomparable de ver la realidad, su consumada maestria, su ingenio amplio y generoso, han dado lugar a que se la compare con Anton Chejov, John Updike, Alice Munro, Grace Paley y Frank O' Connor." Miel del desierto" constituye una asombrosa recopilacion de relatos y viene a ser una autentica celebracion de la autora. Sean cuales sean sus personajes, Pearlman los conoce a todos, intimamente, y nos los describe con insuperable generosidad. Su prosa, tan afinada como...