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...

This book introduces readers to what it means to celebrate Divali, and shows them why this holiday is special.

Using helpful charts, graphs, informational text in conjunction with vivid images and intriguing facts, this engaging, Spanish-translated title allows early elementary readers to explore the ecosystem, plants, and animals of the deserts around the world.

Verdadero experto en feng shui �el arte de armonizar las construcciones humanas con el entorno natural—, el señor C.F. Wong es un caballero típicamente chino, es decir, discreto, formal, sabio y reservado. Afincado en Singapur, un compromiso profesional lo obliga a contratar como ayudante a Joyce, una chica extrovertida y desenvuelta que le provoca cierta irritación. No obstante, una extraña alquimia se produce entre Wong y Joyce, convirtiéndolos en una pareja de probada eficacia. Así, cuando el azar los lleva a resolver un crimen aplicando los preceptos del feng shui, el señor...

In 1876, France decided to give the United States a very big and very special present--the Statue of Liberty. The gift was to commemorate the 100th birthday of the United States, and just packing it was no small feat--350 pieces in 214 crates shipped across the ocean. The story of how the 111-foot-tall lady took her place in the New York Harbor will fascinate young readers.