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...

Esta novela transcurre en el marco de dos coordenadas históricas: el inicio de la guerra judeo romana del 66 d.C y el creciente despliegue de las primeras comunidades cristianas. El protagonista, Yair, miembro de una familia de comerciantes judíos, es el responsable de sus negocios en el Oriente. Viajero infatigable por las rutas de Arabia, Siria, Egipto y la India, regresa a Qumrán, el monasterio Esenio donde se había formado treinta años antes, coincidiendo con Jesús de Nazaret, cuyo mensaje ha sabido armonizar con el de los grandes maestros de la India. Mientras arde Jerusalén...

"In this title, children explore the reasons why they may feel embarrassed, how to recognize feelings of embarrassment, and appropriate action to take when they feel embarrassed."

Aprende los fundamentos de este deporte y cómo se juega. Un diagrama útil ayuda a los lectores a identificar las partes de la cancha de baloncesto, mientras que las preguntas de pensamiento crítico mantienen comprometidas con el contenido. Esta edición en español es una excelente introducción a la no ficción para niños. Carefully leveled text and vibrant full-color photos make this introduction to basketball a slam dunk! Learn the basics of this sport and how it's played. A useful diagram helps readers identify the parts of the basketball court, while age-appropriate critical thinking ...

Healthy Habits is a collection of four stories featuring the Chiminis, fictitious characters that live in the forest and are as small as pine cones. In each story, one of the Chiminis has an adventure that highlights the importance of hygiene, a good diet, and exercise, and offers general health advice.