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.

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.

Continuamente, y casi desde que nacemos, recibimos mensajes sobre el amor que ayudan a crear falsos mitos: que para ser felices tenemos que encontrar nuestra media naranja, que los celos son una muestra de amor... Cuando la realidad choca contra estos falsos mitos se produce una frustración que provoca infelicidad y que, en casos extremos, puede derivar en violencia de género. En este libro encontrarás una serie de retos que te ayudarán a reflexionar. A descubrir tus propias respuestas. Enfréntate a ellos sin miedo, atrévete a pensar a tu manera. Porque para que la sociedad avance...

Rain, sunshine, warm fronts, and cold fronts. Have you ever listened to a weather report? Knowing the weather can help us plan ahead. But reporters aren’t the only ones who can track weather. You can, too! This nonfiction Spanish book explores the subject of meteorology in depth, and introduces students to important scientific concepts and vocabulary like anemometer, barometer, air pressure, warm front, cold front, rain gauge, probability, Celsius, Fahrenheit, and more. The colorful images, diagrams, sidebars, and text features will keep students connected to the text. Aligned to state and...

A simple biography of the man who worked to win fairer treatment of the migrant farm workers in California in the 1960s and to establish the United Farm Workers union.

Cathryn Deen, considerada la actriz más bella del mundo, sufre un accidente de coche mientras es perseguida por un paparazzi. Desfigurada, cínica y con el corazón roto, se refugia en casa de su abuela, perdida en los Apalaches. Thomas perdió a su mujer y a su hijo en el atentado de las torres gemelas. Desde entonces ha luchado contra el alcohol y la desesperación y piensa que nada ni nadie puede devolverle el sentido a su vida. Hasta que conoce a Cathryn.