Anita Dalal

"This brand-new series highlights some of the major contributions women have made in the world of science. Women have led the way in learning about the living things with which we share the planet. They have discovered dinosaur fossils and the tools made by our earliest ancestors, and were among the pioneers of the study of insects. They have spent years living with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans in order to better understand the connections...

"This brand-new series highlights some of the major contributions women have made in the world of science.Women have historically been associated with caring for the sick, but their role in health sciences goes far beyond their traditional role. Women played a leading role in placing hygiene and nursing on a scientific footing. They have also advanced surgical techniques, developed cures for killer diseases, learned about human anatomy, and figured...

A comprehensive library of eight volumes focuses on ancient myths that place stories in the context of the societies that created them. Young readers can learn about ancient civilizations by investigating these fascinating native tales. Native Americans used mythology to explain their origins and their relationship to the environment, the spirit world, and each other. These tales come from the Iroquois, Hopi, Crow, Inuit, and Arapaho, among others....

Examines the land, people, and history of Argentina and discusses its current state of affairs and place in the world.