Lo que los fósiles nos enseñan sobre la Tierra (Investigating Fossils)

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...

La presente obra realiza un estudio exhaustivo del Derecho de las obtenciones vegetales establecido en el Convenio de la UPOV, así como en los ordenamientos de la Unión Europea y de España. El libro se divide en veinticinco capítulos, agrupados en siete grandes bloques temáticos referidos, sucesivamente, al sistema normativo, a los requisitos de protección de las variedades vegetales, al derecho a la protección y el procedimiento de registro, a los efectos de la protección, a las obtenciones vegetales como objeto de propiedad, a la nulidad y a la caducidad, y a la defensa del derecho...

What’s the difference between a seal and a sea lion? These “second cousins” of the sea look similar, but there are many ways to tell these creatures apart. From ear shape to the noises they make to communicate, seals and sea lions are amazing creatures with both shared features and many truly unique attributes. They both share an ocean habitat, but when readers take a closer look, it’s easy to discover how they each fight off predators, mate, and raise their young in different ways. Captivating full-color photographs help to bring these marvelous mammals to vivid life.

Teach students about the Declaration of Independence and the historical events that led up to it, with this Spanish-translated book. Readers will also learn what roles John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson played in the creation of the document. This book includes engaging images and text features to help readers better understand the vocabulary and social studies content.