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 testimonios no sólo es una obra fundamental en el mundo poético y revolucionario de Roque Dalton; además es una de sus obras más recomendables para aquellos que entran por primera vez en su mundo y pretenden acercarse al conocimiento si no a la experiencia plena del mundo del intelectual comprometido, del rebelde marginal; del mundo donde ética y estética, para bien o para mal, alcanzaron uno de sus grados máximos de comunión.

¡Aprende a leer con los cuentos de siempre! En letra MAYÚSCULA, ligada y de imprenta: ¡ideal para primeros lectores! Disfruta como nunca de los cuentos de siempre: ¡tres letras, triple diversión! ¿Qué le pasó al cerdito que construyó la casa de madera? ¿Logró Caperucita Roja encontrar a su abuelita? ¿Cómo consiguió el lobo engañar a las siete cabritillas? Los protagonistas más entrañables de los cuentos clásicos regresan para ayudar a los más pequeños de casa a dar sus primeros pasos en la lectura. Con letra MAYÚSCULA, ligada y de imprenta, este libro es un regalo para...

"Este libro gigante con paginas desplegables y atractivas fotografias hara que tu hijo desarrolle su destreza manual y aprenda sobre todo tipo de maquinas"--From publisher's description.

Rain, sunshine, warm fronts, and cold fronts. Have you ever listened to a weather report? Knowing the weather can help us plan ahead. But reporters aren’t the only ones who can track weather. You can, too! This nonfiction Spanish book explores the subject of meteorology in depth, and introduces students to important scientific concepts and vocabulary like anemometer, barometer, air pressure, warm front, cold front, rain gauge, probability, Celsius, Fahrenheit, and more. The colorful images, diagrams, sidebars, and text features will keep students connected to the text. Aligned to state and...