¿Qué son los peces? (What Are Fish?)

Brief biographies of well-known men and women, from ancient time to the present day, who made significant contributions in various fields.

Aisha, el caballo más veloz del mundo, fue robado por un terrorista experto en genética, quien adelanta escabrosos experimentos de clonación no solo con animales, sino también con humanos. Su labor se escuda en una reconocida firma de investigación que compite en la carrera científica por descifrar la clave de la vida: el genoma humano, labor en la que también está empeñado Dan, un prestigioso genetista de la Universidad de Miami, amigo de la tía Abi y de los chicos aventureros. En compañía de Dan, este grupo conocerá los avances de la ingeniería genética, ciencia que permite...

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...

Like the other Sasek classics, these are facsimile editions of his original books. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to his vision more than forty years later and, where applicable, facts have been updated for the twenty-first century, appearing on a "This is . . . Today" page at the back of each book. The stylish, charming illustrations, coupled with Sasek’s witty, playful narrative, make these books a perfect souvenir that will delight both children and their parents, many of whom will remember them from their own childhood. In This is...