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...

A young boy tries to help his younger brother, whose mind and body has become occupied by another boy, a young soldier in Saddam Hussein's army during the Persian Gulf War.

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.

Discusses the physical characteristics of great white sharks that combine to make them such able predators.

Tommy Fuller and his family help a runaway slave family follow the stars in the Little Bear constellation to freedom.