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...

Martín De León was the only Mexican empresario to found a colony in Texas. This book also details De León’s integral role in the development of the cattle industry, along with other accomplishments that have made him a compelling figure in Texas history.

George Washington Carver was a skilled botanist who became famous for his work with peanuts and other plants. Readers will discover the captivating life of this incredible scientist in this engaging scientific biography translated in Spanish. Using colorful photos and graphs, children will learn why Carver was known as "The Plant Doctor" as a child and how his work with peanuts, sweet potatoes, and pecans helped change the way people used plants! The helpful glossary and index aid in better understanding of the content, while a simple, interesting experiment leaves Spanish-speaking children...

What makes a family anyway? Featuring Waldorf-style illustrations and depictions of families of all shapes, sizes and colors, this book gets kids talking about their own families while opening their eyes to the fact that even though families don't always look the same, they all share one special thing-love. This is the Spanish language edition of the children's book. Que hace a una familia de todos modos? Con ilustraciones y representaciones de las familias de todas las formas, tamanos y colores de estilo Waldorf, este libro hace que los ninos a hablar de sus propias familias al abrir sus...

Este libro es la historia de una mujer que rompe los esquemas tradicionales: la mujer esposa, la mujer guardiana de la casa y de la familia, la mujer madre por instinto. La protagonista, al darse cuenta de que está embarazada , se rebela, está atormentada por la duda de si es acertado dar la vida, si es acertado renunciar a su libertad para dar la vida. Este es un libro para todas las mujeres. Para todos aquellos que se enfrentan al dilema de dar la vida o negarla. Oriana Fallaci se dirige a quien no teme la duda, a quien se pregunta sin descanso el porqué. Profundamente humano porque se...