El cuerpo

Esta es la historia de Bart, el niño que soñó con las Súper-Ratas, un ejército de roedores entrenados para mejorar la vida de las personas. Pero lo que nadie esperaba es que ayudaría a salvar la vida de miles de personas. Gracias a su olfato, las ratas de Bart detectan minas terrestres por toda África y ayudan a la investigación de enfermedades como la tuberculosis. Con su amor por los animales, su creatividad y perseverancia, Bart ha contribuido a crear un mundo mejor. La historia de Bart Weetjens es la de alguien que, desde muy joven, se dio cuenta de que había cosas a su alrededor ...

Tells the story, through graphic novel format, of Harriet Tubman and her life as a leader on the Underground Railroad.

When people go to sleep, bats are just waking up. While young readers may recognize the image of bats in the night skies, where they live may be less familiar. This title takes readers inside bat roosts to uncover the fascinating facts about this creature. Readers will learn the basics of bat roosts—in caves and beyond—and how they help bats survive in the wild. The text also looks at bat’s appearance, behavior, and the crucial role they play in nature’s ecosystems—topics covered in most elementary science curricula. Diagrams, fact boxes, colorful images encourage learning.

Discover what it takes to be an Emergency Room doctor in this enlightening, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Readers learn about the hard work and dedication it takes to have a career as an ER doctor and what a typical day is like in the emergency room. From medical school to residency, medical symptoms to diagnosis, children will learn all about the steps it takes to get involved in this profession. This engaging title features vivid photos, helpful charts and diagrams, informational text, a glossary of terms, and an interview with a real-life ER doctor to delight, inform, and encourage...