Las Mujeres en la Química

Entre los meses de septiembre y noviembre de 1927, la ciudad de Buenos Aires fue escenario de uno de los encuentros más apasionantes de la historia del ajedrez mundial. El cubano José Raúl Capablanca deferendía el título de campeón del orbe ante el retador, el jugador francés de origen ruso Alesxander Alekhine. La novela Perdido en Buenos Aires, recrea aquellos días porteños de Capablanca y narra , siempre desde la óptica del cubano, su estancia de dos meses y medio en la ciudad de La Plata.

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...

Christopher Columbus landed in the West Indies on October 12, 1492. Today, October 12 honors Columbus’ adventurous spirit as well as his Italian-American heritage. Easy-to-follow bilingual text in English and standard Latin American Spanish explains the holiday’s history and contemporary celebrations in accessible terms. Photographs illustrate Columbus’ life as well as modern celebrations of the holiday in his honor.

Comic-strip character Gaturro and his friends Gaturrin, Agatha, and Emilio come to life in this colorful book that follows their adventures. Fun storylines and vivid drawings bring Gaturro and his gang to life.