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...

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Find out what surfers need to know to have fun and stay safe in the water in this engaging, Spanish-translated nonfiction title! Invite readers to learn about the history of surfing, surfing culture, what equipment is needed, and more using vibrant images and informational text in conjunction with math skills and upper-level features such as chapter format, a glossary of terms, and an index.

Willyrex y sTaXx sufren una repentina transformación de origen desconocido. Ahora se han vuelto pequeños y, por tanto, están indefensos: casi cualquier cosa supone un peligro para ellos. Tras el desconcierto inicial y un primer susto, viajarán hasta una gran ciudad y, camufl ados en el bolsillo de un famoso periodista, vivirán una aventura extraordinaria en la que tendrán que emplearse a fondo para salir con buen pie. ¿Serán capaces Willy y sTaXx de detener la amenaza a la que se enfrentan? ¿Lograrán recuperar su tamaño? ¡No te lo pierdas!

Lazarus, a nondescript bank employee and family man, died in the hospital where he is admitted to emergency. A few hours later he is resurrected. His sisters, Martha and Mary, are by his side. Nobody is able to assimilate, in the 21st century, this authentic resurrection, bringing unimaginable consequences for those around him. All are immersed in a disconcerting reality to which they will have no choice but to face. Everyone will make their own way, with denial, with lying or using the incident to their own advantage.

Mejor Novela Negra Extranjera 2014 seg�n los lectores de El Pa�s. Jo Nesb�, omnipresente en las listas de m�s vendidos (RTVE). Harry Hole es enviado a Sydney desde Oslo para que investigue el asesinato de una mujer noruega, Inger Holter, cuyo cad�ver ha sido encontrado entre oscuras rocas, al pie de un acantilado. La polic�a sospecha que fue violada antes de morir, pero no se ha hallado rastro alguno de ADN. Harry Hole tendr� como compa�ero de investigaci�n a Andrew Kengsinton, detective aborigen australiano. Ambos sospechan del novio de Inger, Evans White, atractivo camello ...