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...

Los personajes de esta colección, un dragón, una momia y el capitán de la isla Calavera, han escondido sus tesoros. Llegar hasta el final de la aventura para encontrarlos no será nada fácil. Unas historias llenas de aventuras y criaturas espeluznantes. ¡Cuidado!, porque pueden asomar la cabeza entre las páginas.

Este libro ilustrado para niños describe el ciclo de vida de la mariposa monarca, desde que la oruga sale del huevecillo, antes de convertirse en una crisálida, hasta que se transforma en adulto.

The American Southeast stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, including the states of Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, and Alabama as well as parts of Virginia and Maryland. But before that region was divided into states, native groups lived there. From how they found food to what their spiritual beliefs were, the book’s main content presents the traditional lifestyles of the Seminole, Choctaw, and Creek peoples, and the other groups that lived in the southeast. Readers learn even more from fun fact boxes and the historical images and full-color photographs that show what...

Provides an overview of the design, uses, weapons, and equipment of U.S. Air Force bombers. Written in English and Spanish.