Mujeres en las ciencias (Women in Science)

As a land that’s constantly in flux, Earth sometimes reveals clues about the plants, animals, and other organisms that lived long ago. Fossils teach us much about what life was like millions of years ago, answering the questions of how Earth changed and maybe even why it changed. This essential Earth science topic is thoroughly explained through manageable text, fact boxes, informational charts and diagrams, and a glossary and index. Readers will become young Earth detectives by the time they’re through with this text!

A 2014 survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration showed that 8.7 million youths ages twelve to twenty reported drinking alcohol beyond “just a few sips” in the previous month. Those who start drinking before age fifteen are five times more likely to become dependent on alcohol than those who begin at twenty-one. This resource shows young people how to help a friend who is abusing alcohol. It arms them with facts about alcohol, how it affects the teen mind and body, how to look for signs of a problem, and how to bring others on board to help.

A simple introduction to the work of teachers, including the different types, equipment used, training, daily life, and other aspects of their job.

It's time for a rip-roaring adventure with animals as tour guides! Six intriguing animals take young readers on a tour of their homes and habitats, talk about their families, and describe what daily life is like for a wild animal.

La historia del fuego, poemario ganador del VI Concurso Literario Cementerio Metropolitano 2021,es un viaje al recuerdo de las experiencias de la infancia. Ese niño que reside en la voz poética conversa con su yo del pasado, rememorando objetos preciados, la tormenta de una tarde particular y los rayos de sol sobre el patio de juegos, pero también la soledad, el dolor y el aislamiento sufridos. A modo de catarsis, el yo contempla los antiguos estigmas de su piel, juega a ser otro antes de hundirse de nuevo en su memoria, donde entierra sus vivencias junto a las palabras de las antiguas...