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.

Gender studies of Spain has thus far focused almost exclusively on women, leaving the social and political history of male homosexuality virtually untouched. "'Los Invisibles'" fills this significant gap in the study of Spanish culture by analyzing the effects of medical and legal regulation on male homosexuals. Drawing from the discourse of medical history, Richard Cleminson and Francisco Vazquez Garcia evaluate the impact of psychiatry, education, race, and the growth of gay subcultures on cultural representations of homosexuality in this pioneering study.

"Explains some of the challenges and rewards of having a friend with autism using everyday kid-friendly examples--in both English and Spanish"--

Discusses the various features of Australia, including its climate, mountains, rivers, lakes, animals, vegetation, coral reefs, flightless birds, population, and cities, and history of the Aborigines.

En las paredes de su cuarto no hay fotos de futbolistas. En su equipo de música no suenan cantantes clónicos ni ritmos prefabricados. En sus estanterías no se acumulan medallas deportivas. En su armario no guarda ropa de marca, confeccionada siguiendo la última moda. En clase escucha y toma apuntes... ¿Es motivo suficiente para llamarle "Eskoria"?