Rachel Ignotofsky

The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth is an illustrated tour of the planet that reveals ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rain forests to ponds, backyard gardens, and even a drop of water. Through exquisite drawings, maps, and infographics, author Rachel Ignotofsky makes earth science accessible and entertaining, explaining how our planet works, from its diverse ecosystems and their inhabitants, to the levels of ecology, the importance...

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 las pintoras Frida Kahlo y Georgia O'Keeffe, hasta nombres menos conocidos, como Harriet Powers, bordadora de colchas afroamericana del siglo xix, o la ceramista hopi y tigua Nampeyo—. Este compendio fascinante abarca una amplia variedad de técnicas...

"Illustrated profiles of 50 pioneering female artists--from the 11th century to today--from the author of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science"--

"Computers are everywhere and have impacted our lives in so many ways. But who created them, and why? How have they transformed the way that we interact with our surroundings and each other? Packed with accessible information, fun facts, and discussion starters, this charming and art-filled book takes you from the ancient world to the modern day, focusing on important inventions, from the earliest known counting systems to the sophisticated algorithms...