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...

Don Quixote tells Sancho Panza about Miguel de Cervantes, the writer who has told their story to the world, in a story that includes background on Cervantes's life and accomplishments.

Planear una "estética plural de la naturaleza" es darle a la obviedad del enunciado que se trata de explorar algo parecido a un impulso haciéndolo avanzar por el camino de la complejidad. Esto en primer lugar. Después, hay que pararse a pensar que la articulación de estos términos, arte y naturaleza, no sólo implica enlazar la actividad relativa al primero con una imagen o arsenal de imágenes en las que esta segunda se representaría; también es vincularla a un concepto que la significa. ¿Cuál? Lógicamente, la imitación, la mímesis. Aunque dadas las variaciones que ha sufrido...

Lleve a sus hijos a disfrutar una aventura de primavera! "El 21 de marzo de la primavera es el primer dIa! Y muchas cosas maravillosas sucederAn este dIa" En este libro, Terry Treetop estA a punto de jugar con un pequeNo oso que se ha metido en el jardIn, justo cuando la mamA del osito lo llama para que regrese al bosque. Pero algo sale mal y el pequeNo oso estA en peligro. PodrA Terry salvar al pequeNo oso? DespuEs de todo, podrAn jugar juntos? Este eBook para lectores principiantes, el quinto en la exitosa serie Terry Treetop, le enseNarA a sus hijos acerca de las seNales de la primavera y...

Updated for 2020, great photographs capture children’s attention as they read about different ways animals use their voices, ears, eyes, and mouths in this cute book.