Ciencias para el mundo contemporáneo

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...

Thomas Edison is considered by many to be one of the greatest inventors of all time. His creations changed the world, but there was more to his life than just his inventions. Readers of this engaging volume will learn all about the man behind the innovations. This fascinating biography introduces important subjects and encourages a further interest in history. Concise and accessible text paired with vibrant photographs is sure to captivate audiences of many ages and levels.

An expertly written Spanish B course now updated for first examination 2020, providing students with thought-provoking materials to help them develop strong language skills and solid critical thinking. The coursebook helps students develop their Spanish language skills as they explore the five themes from the new IB Diploma Language B guide: identities, experiences, human ingenuity, social organisation and sharing the planet. Each unit begins with 'big questions' that get learners thinking about global topics such as, 'how do we express our identity?' These help students appreciate wider...

For most of history, women have been confined to their households, and to lives without equal rights or equal opportunities. This volume introduces readers to the women of the suffrage movement, the defining movement for women’s rights, especially the right to vote. Primary sources and photographs will show readers firsthand how the challenges and successes of this movement shaped the lives of women across the United States. Readers will also learn about the inequality that still exists for women, and how they can change this injustice in the future.