Mujeres en las fuerzas armadas (Women in the Military)

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...

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...

Growing up Latino in America means speaking two languages, living two lives, learning the rules of two cultures. Cool Salsa celebrates the tones, rhythms, sounds, and experiences of that double life. Here are poems about families and parties, insults and sad memories, hot dogs and mangos, the sweet syllables of Spanish and the snag-toothed traps of English. Here is the glory, and pain, of being Latino American. Latino Americans hail from Cuba and California, Mexico and Michigan, Nicaragua and New York, and editor Lori M. Carlson has made sure to capture all of those accents. With poets such...

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Encourage readers to learn about the various animals that need help and what they can do to make a difference through volunteerism in this inspiring. Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Readers will discover different programs and organizations that work to protect animals, animal habitats, and endangered species through vibrant images and charts and informational text. Featuring a list of helpful and useful websites, this nonfiction title encourages readers to take part in animal activism in any way they can--from baking homemade dog biscuits to exploring...

¡La Biblia en acción es la Biblia ilustrada más completa de todos los tiempos! El estilo único, cautivador y contemporáneo de los dibujos artísticos la convierte en la Biblia perfecta para la cultura visual de hoy. Más de 750 páginas a todo color en el formato de historieta cómica presentan historias del Antiguo y del Nuevo Testamento que aparecen en orden cronológico, comenzando con la Creación y terminando con una invitación a abrirle la puerta a Jesús mientras él llama (Apocalipsis 3). The Action Bible is the most complete picture Bible ever! The unique, captivating, and...

Despite unprecedented economic growth, the injustices and turmoil endured by Mexico over the course of Porfirio Diaz's three-decade presidency would lead to the outbreak of that country's biggest social revolution. In this profusely-illustrated history book for children, the events surrounded Porfirio Diaz's mandate are narrated in a simple, clear style. The book's profuse illustrations contribute to a didactic and comprehensive understanding of the Porfiriato. The supplementary charts and the timeline spanning the 1876-1911 period help organize and narrow down the most relevant facts in this ...