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...

Germán tiene una gran habilidad para escapar de sitiaciones límite y muy arriesgadas. Quiere probarlo todo; pero él mismo será el que, paso a paso, llegue a una situación sin salida. Sus amigos del barrio y su novia serán testigos de una vida que pasa demasiado deprisa.

Con materiales disponibles en cualquier hogar y sin necesidad de complicados aparatos, puedes realizar sencillos y divertidos experimentos que te ayudarán a entender mejor los distintos estados de la materia que compone nuestro mundo, en especial el agua, y cómo se comportan los objetos en ella. Estos experimentos científicos no entrañan ningún peligro y no requieren el uso de sustancias ni materiales especiales. Son fáciles de realizar y están dirigidos a los niños que ya han alcanzado un nivel aceptable de lectura comprensiva, a partir de los 10 años. Dentro de esta colección de...

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong made history by becoming the first man to ever walk on the moon! Readers will be engaged from cover to cover as they learn about Armstrong's inspirational career as an astronaut in this biography that features additional information on gravity, NASA, and the moon landing. The vivid images work in conjunction with the supportive text, timeline, glossary, and index to allow for better understanding of the content. This 6-Pack has been translated into Spanish and includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

California is home to the largest school system in the country. Students will learn about the history of California’s schools and higher education system with this nonfiction text that builds students’ reading skills and social studies content knowledge. The intriguing primary source maps, letters, documents, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and features...