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 autora relata las vidas paralelas, a lo largo de casi un siglo, de la estirpe de dos hermanos de procedencia judía, Yosef decide convertirse al cristianismo, mientras que su hermano Jonás se mantiene fiel al credo de sus padres.

Bosquejos = Esquisses / Carmen Elías -- Jorge Camacho = Jorge Camacho / Mario Carren̋o -- Manigua la encuentro de Camacho = Brousse au-devant de Camacho / André Breton -- Jorge Camacho entro pájaros y kachinas = Jorge Camacho parmi les oiseauxs et les kachinas / Carlos M. Luis -- El imperio de la serpiente = L'empire du serpent / Joyce Mansour -- A Jorge = A Jorge / Torgia -- El arte cósmico de Jorge Camacho = L'art cosmique de Jorge Camacho / Surpik Angelini.

Caja que contiene 16 pequeños libros en los que se cuentan las cosas que le gusta hacer a un niño: pasear con el perro, salir de merienda, tener peces, mirar por la ventana, etc. En cada libro el niño descubrirá una sensación táctil diferente.

From Mexico to the tip of South America, Latin America features varied scenery, including deserts, grasslands, plains, and mountains. Some are extreme: The Andes is the world's longest mountain range, and the Atacama Desert has not had rain for over 400 years! Latin America's remarkable landscape is an essential factor in its surprisingly different climatic zones. This insightful volume offers a comprehensive tour of the many vibrant countries of this fascinating region, highlighting its most striking areas in vivid photographs. It is also an inviting exploration of geography, natural...