Economia/ Economy

For thousands of years, militaries around the world were limited to male soldiers. However, throughout history, brave women have stepped out of the background and onto the battlefield. This biographical text covers the important women who’ve broken ground in the military. Famous historical figures such as Joan of Arc, Clara Barton, and Florence Nightingale are covered in depth, while the stories of modern-day heroes are presented to show how women are still affecting change on the front lines. A comprehensive timeline, fact boxes, and historical and modern images complete this...

Tercera aventura de Maya Erikson Nada más ver el extraño avión que los llevaría a su destino, Maya entendió que aquel no iba a ser un viaje normal; «la Antártida es un lugar hostil», les dijeron. Al principio, todo parecía tranquilo, hasta que en una inocente excursión con sus compañeros presencian un misterioso suceso. Cuando el equipo de investigación llega, su extraña actitud los hace desconfiar... ¿Qué está pasando realmente? Mientras intentan averiguarlo, acaban descubriendo algo que nadie se imaginaba. Entonces empieza su lucha por salvar el continente. **** Maya Erikson ...

There is so much to explore in the Amazon! Readers are taken on an adventure through the Amazon rainforest to learn about the lush plants and beautiful animals, deforestation, and rainforest conservation in this fascinating, Spanish-translated nonfiction title that features striking photographs and riveting facts.

Nature is not always kind. Natural disasters like earthquakes and storms can wipe out cities. Entire cultures and their histories are at risk of being lost. When disaster strikes, some people work to save cultural items. They preserve culture for the future! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step of the engineering design process and is perfect for...