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...

The American Revolution changed the lives of many people forever. This fascinating nonfiction Spanish-translated book explores some of the most important events leading up to and during the war, including why colonists were upset with Great Britain, the Intolerable Acts, and the Boston Tea Party. Through detailed images, engaging sidebars, and supportive text, readers will learn about people like George Washington, Paul Revere, the Sons of Liberty, and what they did to make the American Revolution so revolutionary! The helpful glossary and table of contents aids in further understanding of...

«Conviene que se vaya diciendo», anotaba José-Carlos Mainer hace unos años, y lo reitera ahora en el prólogo a esta edición: «Todos coinciden en que García Montero es un poeta tocado por la rara gracia del talento expresivo y la todavía menos frecuente del talento emocional. Pero hay que añadir que, en una época poética muy poblada de nombres, es uno de los pocos destinados a la letra grande de la historia de la literatura.» Luis García Montero reúne en este volumen veinticinco años de poeta. Ordenados y en edición definitiva, figuran en esta Poesía (1980-2005) sus ocho...

This book introduces readers to what it means to celebrate Divali, and shows them why this holiday is special.

High Beginning. Mexico, 1821. A masked man and acclaimed popular hero, known as Zorro, fights in the battle against colonial oppression in Alta California. From the reader series Aprende Español Con..., which features stories based on modern films and television series, carefully adapted for Spanish language students. Includes an Audio CD of the text, supplementary materials for teachers, and before and after activities for students.