Mujeres en la política (Women in Politics)

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...

Making money takes hard work and determination. This informative, Spanish-translated nonfiction book encourages readers learn some of the basic skills for earning and saving money through moneymaking projects, entrepreneurship, patents on their own creative ideas, and fund-raising. With an emphasis on mathematic concepts such as interest and percentage, readers will have the tools they need to kick start responsible personal finances. Through bright images, informational text, accommodating charts and diagrams, readers will be inspired to earn and save money in ways they find fun and...

Describes how a poor old lady has nothing but all the rich goods she has, and no one to care for her but all her servants.

Teach students they have rights! This Spanish nonfiction book explains what rights are and encourages students to protect their own. Made for young readers, this book includes a fiction story connected to the topic, interactive discussion questions, a related project, and other helpful features. This 24-page full-color Spanish book explains what rights are while encouraging students to stand up for themselves and each other. It also guides students toward becoming informed individuals as they recognize their rights, and includes an extension activity for Grade 1. Perfect for the classroom,...

Incomprendido en su época, Vicent van Gogh es hoy uno de los pintores más admirados y queridos por todos. Rebelde frente a los cánones pictóricos de su tiempo, desarrolló un universo propio lleno de color y movimiento. Hombre de gran humanidad y sensibilidad, encontró en el arte la manera de expresar sus emociones y canalizar su amor por la vida. A través de estas páginas, descubrirás y comprenderás por qué su vida estuvo marcada por la pasión, la soledad y la pobreza.