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.

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.

Esta es la histora de una gota de agua que había vivido mucho tiempo bajo tierra y un buen día sintió muchas ganas de salir a ver la luz. Acompaña a la gota de agua en sus aventuras.

Guerra de identidad se mueve a caballo entre el testimonio poético y el monólogo teatral. Con una sinceridad abrumadora, Déborah nos desgrana poco a poco una infancia que, si no enteramente feliz, al menos está asumida como tal. Una infancia en la que se esconden argumentos de suficiente peso como para querer seguir escondidos. La abuela que ejerce de madre, la madre que ejerce de padre, el padre que ejerce de militar... Un mundo ostensiblemente resbaladizo para una niña que, con 16 años 17, descubre la verdad sobre su padre. Un dolor múltiple que se abre ante la cruda realidad de que...

Readers may never expect that they might free fall to Earth, but if they have ever dived into a pool, that's exactly what they've done. This book shows readers how Newton's three laws of motion affect divers, skydivers, and mountain climbers' movements. Readers discover who uses gravity, and who works against it, and all other forces that contribute to a successful dive or climb. After reading this book, readers can decide if they will ever be interested in engaging in one of these extreme sports.

Un thriller histórico ambientado en el fascinante mundo del libro en el siglo XVI. Novela histórica y de intriga, El taller de libros prohibidos nos transporta a la época en la que imprimir, vender y leer libros podía llegar ser una actividad sumamente peligrosa. Alcalá de Henares, 1572. La joven librera Inés Ramírez acaba de quedar viuda y ha de ponerse al frente del negocio familiar. Pronto descubre que su esposo poseía la clave de acceso al único ejemplar de un libro prohibido, cuya desaparición había sido ordenada por el poder político y la Iglesia siglos atrás. Con la...