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.

Venerado y vilipendiado a un tiempo, Lobachevski se cierne imponente sobre la matemática del siglo XIX. Al igual que sucede a la mayoría de los mitos, el Lobachevski real está oculto por capas de negligencia y desconocimiento. Su fantástica obra, argumentaban muchos, no era otra cosa que herejía matemática, una senda falsa. Lobachevski es una personalidad abrumadora, un soñador empedernido, un hacedor de mundos imposibles pero reales. Lobachevski es, para muchos, una persona desconocida. Este libro cuenta la historia de un hombre sencillo, pero sagaz, obstinado y profundo desde el...

Got a fan of snakes, lizards, and turtles? Dig into this beginner's guide to reptiles from Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the award-winning About... series. Author and educator Cathryn Sill explains in simple language the basic characteristics that all reptiles share, while offering a look at many of the animals that fall into this diverse category, including ever-popular lizards, snakes, and turtles. The beautifully detailed paintings of noted wildlife illustrator John Sill depict reptiles in their habitats and highlight their unique aspects. An afterword provides more detail on each...

Relatos de un hombre solo, de Michael Sixto, es un libro que, como una cámara cercana, sobrevuela y retrata la existencia de hombres y mujeres atados por lazos comunes como la frustración, la rutina, el aburrimiento y, por supuesto, la soledad. Algunos tratan de encontrar la salida a este entorno hostil,otros rompen drásticamente con el camino que parece preestablecido por la sociedad, y hay quienes también tienen en la rutina el arma más poderosa para hacer frente a los acontecimientos del día a día, pero como, al fin y al cabo, este es un libro sobre la existencia, hay también...

Nathan del Amico es un prestigioso abogado de Nueva York, pero ni la fama ni la fortuna consiguen que su vida deje de ser aburrida. Hasta que un buen día conoce a Garrett Goodrich, un doctor de cirugía oncológica con poderes sobrenaturales. Tras sobrevivir a su propia muerte clínica, Goodrich se convirtió en un Mensajero, es decir, en poseedor del don de identificar a quienes están a punto de morir.