Rachel Ignotofsky

Un exclusivo pack para las y los amantes de la ciencia. El exitoso Mujeres de ciencia y el Cuaderno de ciencia, ambos de Rachel Ignotofsky Este fascinante libro pone de relieve las contribuciones de cincuenta mujeres notables a los campos de la ciencia, la tecnologia, la ingenieria y las matematicas, desde el mundo antiguo hasta nuestros dias. Entre las pioneras incluidas en esta obra, estan figuras conocidas, como Marie Curie y Jane Goodall, y otras no tan conocidas, como Rachel Carson, que ya a comienzos del siglo xx advertia sobre los efectos nocivos de los pesticidas en el medio ambiente y de la creciente contaminacion. Esta coleccion de historias apasionantes tambien contiene infografias sobre temas relevantes como equipos de laboratorio, tasas de mujeres que trabajan en campos relativos a la ciencia y un glosario cientifico ilustrado. Mujeres de ciencia celebra los logros de las intrepidas mujeres que han allanado el camino para las proximas generaciones de mujeres ingenieras, biologas, matematicas, medicas, astronautas, fisicas

"Un libro ilustrado y educativo, que pone de relieve las contribuciones de cincuenta mujeres notables a los campos de la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemáticas desde el antiguo hasta

¿Te has preguntando qué esconde el nido de un pájaro? ¿Quieres aprender sobre las aves que vuelan tras tu ventana? Con este libro verás cómo nacen, crecen, se alimentan, viajan y crean sus hogares. El precioso y reconocible estilo de Rachel Ignotofsky revolotea por estas paginas en las que te mostramos como se emparejan y construyen sus nidos (¡y sus trampas para engañar a los depredadores!); los diferentes tipos de crias: algunas pasan dias en el nido, otras empiezan a andar y nadar desde que rompen el huevo; como viajan a lo largo de las estaciones: ¿sabias que el 40 % de las aves emigra a otros paises en invierno y verano? Tambien observaremos la anatomia de un ave, los diferentes tipos de plumas, su forma de alimentarse y, lo mas importante, por que son esenciales para la Tierra. No cabe duda: para proteger nuestro planeta, lo primero es aprender sobre los seres vivos que lo habitamos.

Un libro ilustrado y educativo, que pone de relieve las contribuciones de cincuenta mujeres notables a los campos de la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemáticas desde el antiguo hasta el mundo moderno. Esta fascinante coleccion tambien contiene infografias sobre temas relevantes como equipos de laboratorio, tasas de mujeres que trabajan actualmente en campos relativos a la ciencia y un glosario cientifico ilustrado. Entre las pioneras incluidas en esta obra estan figuras conocidas como la primatologa Jane Goodall, asi como otras menos conocidas como Katherine Johnson, la fisica y matematica afroamericana que calculo la trayectoria dela mision Apolo XI de 1969 a la luna.

Un libro inspirador con ilustraciones llenas de encanto, Mujeres en el arte narra los logros y las historias de cincuenta destacadas mujeres en el terreno artístico —desde reconocidas figuras, como l

Women in Sport celebrates the success of the tough, bold and fearless women who paved the way for todays athletes. The sportswomen featured include well-known figures like tennis player Serena Williams and broadcaster Clare Balding, as well as lesser-known pioneers like Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel, and Keiko Fukuda, the highest-ranked female judoka in history. From the creator of the bestselling Women in Science, this richly illustrated book highlights the achievements and stories of fifty notable sportswomen from the 1800s to today, including trailblazers, Olympians and record-breakers in more than forty sports. It also contains infographics on topics such as muscle anatomy, pay and media statistics for female athletes, and influential womens teams.

Women in Art celebrates the success of some of the most iconic and fearless women who paved the way for the next generation of artists.From well-known figures such as Frida Kahlo, Dame Vivienne Westwood and Tracey Emin to lesser-known artists including Harriet Powers (the nineteenth-century African American quilter) and Yoyoi Kusama (a Japenese sculptor), this charmingly illustrated and inspiring book highlights the achievements of 50 notable women in the arts.Covering a wide array of artistic mediums, this fascinating collection also contains infographics about artistic movements throughout history, statistics about womens representation in museums, and notable works by women who have inspired the world from the 11th century to today.

Women for the win! A richly illustrated and inspiring book, Women in Sports highlights the achievements and stories of fifty notable women athletes from the 1800s to today, including trailblazers, Olympians, and record-breakers in more than forty sports. The athletes featured include well-known figures like tennis player Billie Jean King and gymnast Simone Biles, as well as lesser-known champions like Toni Stone, the first woman to play baseball in a professional men''s league, and skateboarding pioneer Patti McGee. The book also contains infographics on topics that sporty women want to know about such as muscle anatomy, a timeline ofwomen''s participation in sports, pay and media statistics for female athletes, and influential women''s teams. Women in Sports celebrates the success of the tough, bold, and fearless women who paved the way for today''s athletes.

Un libro maravillosamente ilustrado, y al mismo tiempo inspirador, que destaca los logros y las historias de cincuenta mujeres atletas notables, desde figuras conocidas como la tenista Billie Jean King y la gimnasta Simone Biles, hasta atletas menos conocidas como Patti McGee y Toni Stone, la primera mujer que jugo al beisbol en una liga profesional masculina. Abarcando mas de cuarenta deportes, esta fascinante coleccion tambien contiene infografias sobre equipos de mujeres notables a lo largo de la historia, estadisticas salariales, anatomia muscular, etc. Mujeres en el deporte celebra el exito de las mujeres fuertes y audaces que allanaron el camino para la proxima generacion de atletas.

Explore the fascinating history of the computer, and the people who made them, in this beautifully illustrated guide for children by bestselling author and illustrator Rachel Ignotofsky.Computers make our lives easier in so many ways - they help us do our work, get directions, check the weather, exercise, shop and understand whats happening around the world. But who created them, and why? How have they transformed the way we interact with our surroundings and each other?Packed with accessible information, fun facts and discussion starters, this charmingly illustrated book takes you from the ancient world to the modern day, focusing on important inventions from the earliest known counting systems (such as the Incan quipu) to the sophisticated algorithms behind AI, space travel and wearable tech. The History of the Computer also profiles a global and diverse range of key players and creators - from An Wang and Margaret Hamilton to Steve Jobs and Tim Berners-Lee - and illuminates their goals, their intentions and the impact of their inventions on our everyday lives.This entertaining and educational journey from the bestselling author of Women in Science will help you understand our most important machines and how we can use them to enhance the way we live. Youll never look at your phone the same way again!

A beautiful richly detailed non fiction picture book that gives a comprehensive guide to flowers what s inside a flower the different parts of a flower where and how flowers grow and much more

Butterflies soar in the sunlight while moths flutter under the moon and stars.Find out more about these mysterious and majestic insects similarities and differences, and their awe-inspiring metamorphosis!From the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science, Rachel Ignotofsky, Whats Inside a Caterpillar Cocoon? is the perfect book for young scientists who want to grow by nurturing their curiosity about the natural world.

Recheado de ilustrações encantadoras, "As cientistas" destaca as contribuições de cinquenta mulheres notáveis para os campos da ciência, da tecnologia, da engenharia e da matemática, desde o mundo an

¡EL MUNDO ES MUCHO MÁS PEQUEÑO DE LO QUE CREES!Los asombrosos trabajos del planeta Tierra es un libro impresionante por sus ilustraciones y necesario por lo que cuenta. Este paseo ilustrado por el planeta explora los ecosistemas grandes y pequeños desde los arrecifes, los desiertos y las selvas hasta una simple gota de agua. A traves de ilustraciones, mapas y graficos, Los asombrosos trabajos del planeta Tierra explica como funciona nuestro mundo y como podemos protegerlo, desde los distintos ecosistemas y los seres que los habitan hasta los niveles ecologicos, la importancia de la biodiversidad, los ciclos de la naturaleza y mucho mas.Los lectores amantes de la ciencia y la naturaleza de todas las edades disfrutaran con esta deliciosa guia del asombroso mundo en que vivimos.

From pollination and scattering seeds to labelled diagrams of roots, stamens and stems, discover everything there is to know about flowers. Flowers live everywhere, but what are they made of? And how do they grow? Budding backyard scientists can find out with this picture book guide.From the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science, Rachel Ignotofsky, Whats Inside a Flower? is the perfect book for young botanists who want to grow by nurturing their curiosity about the natural world.

Inspirador e ricamente ilustrado, As Esportistas destaca as conquistas e histórias de 55 mulheres atletas notáveis desde o século XIX, que fizeram história e quebraram recordes em mais de 40 esportes. Entre elas, ha figuras conhecidas, como a tenista Billie Jean King e a ginasta Simone Biles, alem de campes menos comentadas, como Toni Stone, a primeira a jogar beisebol em uma liga profissional masculina, e a skatista pioneira Patti McGee. A ediço brasileira traz tambem 5 das mais importantes atletas da historia do nosso pais, incluindo Marta e Hortencia. Com infograficos, uma linha do tempo e estatisticas, As Esportistas celebra o sucesso de mulheres fortes, corajosas e destemidas que abriram caminho para as atletas de hoje. Saiu na imprensa- Revista Subjetiva: "As esportistas" e o lugar da mulher

An illustrated tour of our planets ecosystems both large and small, from reefs, deserts and rainforests to a single drop of water - from the bestselling author of Women in Science. Through exquisite illustrations, maps and infographics, bestselling author Rachel Ignotofsky explains how our planet works, from its incredible ecosystems and the plants and animals that live there to the importance of biodiversity, weather cycles and more. Including information on the dangers of climate change and ideas for how to protect Planet Earth, this utterly charming guide is the perfect gift for all nature-loving readers on the planet we call home.

Dinosaurs is an entertaining, educational, and strikingly illustrated guide to Earths prehistoric eras and animals, from the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Women in Science.With an exciting blend of vivid artwork and astonishing scientific facts, Dinosaurs journeys through Earths inhospitable origins, when the only life-forms were single-celled organismsto the beginnings of life as we know it during the Paleozoic Era: plants covering whole continents with forests, winged insects taking to the sky, and seafaring vertebrates evolving to survive on land. Traveling forward in time, youll explore the Mesozoic Era, when dinosaurs like the gargantuan Tyrannosaurus rex, the long-necked Brontosaurus, and the lumbering Stegosaurus walked the Earth. Then youll venture into the Cenozoic Eras ice age, where youll meet mammals like the Woolly Mammoth and early humans.Experience earth history like youve never seen it before with infographics, maps, and illustrations that bring dinosaurs and other fascinating extinct animals to life. With Dinosaurs, Rachel Ignotofsky makes paleontology accessible and entertaining for readers of all ages through a stunningly illustrated journey across more than 4.5 billion years.

From the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science, comes a new nonfiction picture book series ready to grow young scientists by nurturing their curiosity about the natural world--starting with whats inside a flower.Budding backyard scientists can start exploring their world with this stunning introduction to these flowery show-stoppers--from seeds to roots to blooms. Learning how flowers grow gives kids beautiful building blocks of science and inquiry.In the launch of a new nonfiction picture book series, Rachel Ignotofskys distinctive art style and engaging, informative text clearly answers any questions a child (or adult) could have about flowers.

An illustrated tour of the planet exploring ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rainforests to a single drop of waterfrom the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science. Making earth science accessible and entertaining through art, maps, and infographics, The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth explains how our planet worksand how we can protect itfrom its diverse ecosystems and their inhabitants, to the levels of ecology, the importance of biodiversity, the cycles of nature, and more. Science- and nature-loving readers of all ages will delight in this utterly charming guide to our amazing home.