Mujeres en las ciencias (Women in Science)

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...

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...

En 1912 el británico Robert Scott y el noruego Roald Amundsen rivalizaron sobre las nieves de la Antártica por ser el primer hombre en pisar el polo sur. Los dos aventureros arriesgaron su vida y las de sus acompañantes en una carrera tan angustiosa como temeraria que se saldo con una rotunda victoria y una trágica derrota. La trepidante historia de esta pugna se completa en el libro con la narración de otros arriesgados intentos por conquistar el polo sur.

Programa Viveros Sin Fronteras: agricultura urbana desde los hogares.Desde niño me ha fascinado el universo del reino vegetal, he sembrado y cosechado: maíz, ajíes, zapallos, calabazas, tomates, rabanitos, lechugas Etc. Como la mayoría de agricultores urbanos, aprendí en la práctica, mis principales maestros fueron mis familiares, amigos, profesores, que me compartieron sus saberes y creencias. Viví mis primeros quince años de vida en Piura, y mi relación extraordinaria con las plantas fue lo que marcó mi existencia.Las primeras páginas de este libro, las escribí en los arenales...

What’s the difference between a seal and a sea lion? These “second cousins” of the sea look similar, but there are many ways to tell these creatures apart. From ear shape to the noises they make to communicate, seals and sea lions are amazing creatures with both shared features and many truly unique attributes. They both share an ocean habitat, but when readers take a closer look, it’s easy to discover how they each fight off predators, mate, and raise their young in different ways. Captivating full-color photographs help to bring these marvelous mammals to vivid life.

Los pueblos de Bretaña llevan años disfrutando de la paz y la prosperidad gracias al buen gobierno del rey Artor y la alianza de las tribus pactada en la Unión de Reyes. Frente al despotismo de su predecesor, Uter Pandragón, Artor gobierna con enorme sentido del deber, con h onor y buen hacer