20 datos curiosos sobre la Revolución Industrial (20 Fun Facts About the Industrial Revolution)

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.

Before she became First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump was known for being a model in the fashion industry. In this engaging volume, readers get to take a look into her life, from her early years in Europe and her emigration to the United States to her move into the White House. Colorful photographs paired with concise text make for a captivating book that is sure to appeal to readers of many ages and levels.

If you ask people to name an amazing musical composer, chances are Beethoven's name will come up. Widely thought to be the greatest composer in history, Beethoven's work influenced music around the world. This exciting volume teaches readers the fascinating story behind his life, and includes colorful images and engaging text to capture and hold their attention. This high-interest biography is sure to encourage an interest in both music and history, making for an excellent addition to any library.

Este volumen es la edición española de la conocida obra Faceţi cunoştinţă cu limba română, material de referencia para la enseñanza de la lengua rumana dentro y fuera de Rumanía. A lo largo de sus cuatro secciones, el libro recorre de forma documentada y amena: las señas de identidad de la lengua rumana (ubicación, número de hablantes, dialectos, proceso de estandarización…), su pasado (el fondo latín, los contactos con otras lenguas, su evolución, la escritura y la aparición del rumano literario) y su presente (fonética, morfo-sintaxis, léxico…). La última parte del...

«¡Sé plural como el universo!», reza un aforismo de Fernando Pessoa. Y así fue él como hombre y como poeta, de una multiplicidad única. A través de los autores a los que dio vida, como Alberto Caeiro, Ricardo Reis o Álvaro Campos, el poeta portugués consiguió hacer una personalidad, un heterónimo, de cada uno de sus principales contradicciones. En sus páginas dejó testimonio de una de las obras y vidas más intrigantes de la literatura del siglo XX. Ajeno a los mitos de la historiografía romántica, Ángel Crespo relata la trayectoria vital del personaje, en un viaje a la...

Ideal for English language learners, this Spanish-language series provides a lively first look at people and countries around the world. The simple text is supported by large, colorful photos. Titles feature an overview of each country's people, land, weather, homes, food, and lifestyle.

Traducción de M. López Salvá. Intr. y notas de M. López Salvá y M. a A. Medel. Rev. : R. M. a Aguilar.