Mujeres en las fuerzas armadas (Women in the Military)

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...

¿Qué es el ciclo de vida de un koala? ¿Cómo se llaman los bebés koalas? Los jóvenes lectores descubrirán estos y más datos en Los koalas, uno de los libros de Los niños y la ciencia: Los ciclos de vida. What is the life cycle of a koala? What is a baby koala called? Young readers will discover these facts and more in Koalas, a Science Kids: Life Cycles book.

Learn about the rich history of Mission San Francisco de Asís: how it started, the people who ran it, the indigenous population, and its legacy today.

Ever wonder how a balloon is made? Follow the journey of a balloon from its beginnings as gooey sap in a tree to its completion at a rubber factory. You'll be surprised to discover what a balloon started out as and how it becomes the bright, air-filled decoration that you enjoy today.

GRADES K–2: Bring Spanish into the classroom! Introduce early elementary students to the topic of sound waves with this science-themed Spanish title. FEATURES: Kids will learn about how we send and recieve sound waves and complete an activity that supports further comprehension. EARLY BILINGUAL LITERACY: Help young learners strengthen their bilingual skills—add the English version of this title into your collection, too. WHY MY PHYSICAL SCIENCE LIBRARY: This collection introduces a variety of science topics while presenting complicated information in easy-to-understand language and...