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...

This retelling of the Mexican legend of Mother Moon provides a delightful and humorous explanation for why the moon changes shape. Children will enjoy the repetitive, predictable text and elaborate illustrations. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

El acoso a la Iglesia católica es creciente, tanto desde la política como desde los medios de comunicación. Una inteligente y maquiavélica campaña a nivel mundial ha puesto contra las cuerdas y está a punto de enviar a las catacumbas a la institución fundada por Jesucristo. Pero los enemigos de la Iglesia no cuentan con la intervención de fuerzas sobrenaturales que pueden cambiar por completo el desenlace final. Ésta es la trama de esta apasionante novela de misterio, que arranca de una supuesta aparición de la Virgen María en Guatemala y lleva al lector por buena parte del mundo,...

Welcome to the Caribbean! Readers are invited along to learn about a tropical paradise in this Spanish-translated nonfiction title that features vibrant, colorful photos, informational text, charts, and maps. From the delicious fruit to the exotic animals, children will be engaged from beginning to end.

Micaela es una abeja muy aplicada y, al salir de la escuela, quiere merendar. Micaela, además de inteligente es hacendosa y sabe muy bien dónde se encuentra la comida, pero hay que ir a buscarla, de flor en flor. Por fin, ¡qué rica merienda! Y después ¡qué dulces sueños!