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

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.

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.

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.

Los Diarios (I -18-10-1939 a 31-07-1949- y II -12-08-1956 a 16-06-1958) de José Lezama Lima, junto a Cartas a Eloísa y otra correspondencia, constituyen los fragmentos más íntimos de su escritura. En ambos se aprecian las dos grandes pasiones del habanero universal: la amistad y el insaciable apetito por la cultura, no para acumular sino como apropiación estimulante para sus muchas y laberínticas ideaciones. Nada le es ajeno: lo inmediato ni lo lejano. Transcurren por las páginas de los Diarios las anotaciones y relumbrones que, más tarde, se transfigurarían en la encarnadura de su...

"In this title, children explore the reasons why they may feel embarrassed, how to recognize feelings of embarrassment, and appropriate action to take when they feel embarrassed."

La novela de Mark Alpert gira entorno a la idea de que Albert Einstein descubrió una teoría del campo unificado, pero escondió el resultado temiendo que pudiera llevar a crear armas más poderosas que la bomba atómica. En nuestros días, muchos compiten por ser los primeros en descubrir el secreto de Einstein: el gobierno de los Estados Unidos, un mercenario despiadado movido por la venganza y varios científicos. El físico Hans Kleinman, que en su día fur asistente de Einstein es torturado por un intruso que le exige que divulgue la teoría. Días más tarde, el profesor universitario...

Help students learn what taxes are, how they work, and why they exist. This Spanish nonfiction book describes the purpose and history of taxes, and includes a glossary, short fiction piece related to the topic, and an exciting activity. Above all, this book explains how taxes function in society in an easy-to-understand way. This 32-page full-color Spanish book covers how taxes work, the different types of taxes, and what taxes pay for. It also explores important topics like civic duty and democracy and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning,...