Biografias porque si/ Biographies

From war and death to school and gender equality, the Sociedad series discusses many serious issues in a way that can be easily understood by children. Although many of the situations and examples are specific to Mexico, these books can be applied to a general readership, particularly one of Hispanic origin. Reflecting on modern sciences, particularly biotechnology—from its limitations to its advances—this perceptive study answers many questions concerning cloning and genetically modified organisms, such as Why do scientists work in these arenas? What are the benefits of this technology?...

Stephen F. Austin grew up to become known as the Father of Texas. Readers can learn about his interesting and incredible life in this appealing biography that has been translated into Spanish and highlights both Austin's life and Texas history. Through vivid images and illustrations, supportive text, an accommodating glossary and index, and fascinating facts, readers will learn about Texas pioneers, the empresario system, Freemasons, and how Austin became such an important figure in Texas history.

La nueva XXVI Legislatura contuvo representantes de todas estas tendencias. Fue un Congreso de gran ebullición dialéctica y política. Las opiniones, la crítica, la ofensiva, la defensa se esgrimieron apasionadamente, y esa pasión repercutió en la prensa y en sectores no despreciables del público. Este libro analiza las labores de la Cámara de Diputados durante el gobierno maderista entre septiembre de 1912 y febrero de 1913, con énfasis en la relación entre ese cuerpo legislativo y el Poder Ejecutivo Federal. Se aborda también el funcionamiento de la Diputación, la formación de...

Have you ever wondered how the wind makes a kite fly? Learn about the wind with this fun STEAM book for kindergarten that makes it easy for parents and teachers to introduce STEAM and beginner science topics to their youngest learners. Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this Spanish book uses real-world examples to make STEAM topics easier to understand. It features an age-appropriate STEAM activity that is perfect for makerspaces and introduces English language learners to the steps of the engineering design process. It helps beginning readers learn to read and is ideal for...