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...

La separación de los padres no es fácil para nadie, y menos para los niños. Este librito ayuda a los pequeños a superar este paso. Emily Menéndez-Aponte (hija de padres separados) ofrece una guía llena de ternura y realismo para que los niños comprendan que la separación de sus padres no es culpa de los hijos y que ellos siempre tendrán quien los quiera y los cuide. Ofrece consejos para sobreponerse a los sentimientos confusos y solucionar los problemas que se puedan presentar, como conflictos deslealtad o cambios de planes. Las ilustraciones de este libro y sus profundos contenidos...

Book Features: • Ages 4-8, Grades PreK-2 • 16 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches • Simple, patterned Spanish text with full-color pictures • Includes comprehension questions, writing prompts, and high frequency words • Graphic organizers and photo glossary included Bring Learning to Life: In Listos para las Ciencias: ¡El Agua está en Todos Lados!, preschoolers—second graders learn about different bodies and forms of water. Science Made Fun: Did you know water makes up most of the earth? It’s all around us! Young readers learn about different forms water can be found in, and all the...

Angus: My mixed-breed cat, half domestic tabby, half Scottish wildcat. The size of a small Labrador, only mad. Thongs: Stupid underwear. What's the point of them, anyway? They just go up your bum, as far as I can tell. Full-Frontal Snogging: Kissing with all the trimmings, lip to lip, open mouth, tongues ... everything.

"Una niña de nueve años, divertida y muy madura se enfrenta a la separación de sus padres, obligada a escoger entre la aparente estabilidad que le ofrece su madre y la vida bohemia y despreocupada junto a su padre en el campo. Una novela tierna, fresca e ingeniosa."--Casadellibro.