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

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.

Caprichosa, cruel y extravagante, Cleopatra pervirtió a los grandes hombres de Roma, primero a Julio César, después a Marco Antonio, apartándolos de su alta misión y destruyendo sus vidas. Una mujer clave en el escenario político de su tiempo que despertó pasiones que hicieron temblar imperios.

Learn about the rich history of Mission San José: how it started, the people who ran it, the indigenous population, and its legacy today.

Over the years, people have looked for ways to improve our imperfect sight. This has led us to the world of optics, which is the study of light and how it travels. What are some of these innovations that have changed how we see the world, and how do they work? Find the answers to these questions with this Smithsonian Informational Text! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step...

Más de 70.000 mujeres cada año son engañadas y sometidas a esclavitud sexual sólo en Europa. Este es un dato extraído de los periódicos, pero en esta novela todas esas mujeres se resumen en Polina, una adolescente nacida en Moldavia cuyas ilusiones comienzan a desmoronarse en un tétrico sótano de Estambul. Muy lejos de los sollozos de la pequeña, la historia comienza con la desaparición de los cinco gatos de la viuda Hergueta en un barrio residencial de la periferia de Madrid. Los vecinos rusos resultan los primeros sospechosos, ya que su actitud es huraña y misteriosa. Gracias a...