Thomas Edison

The Industrial Revolution was one of the most dramatic eras of all time, filled with fascinating people, strange events, and incredible stories. This period of great change comes into sharp focus through each spread with detailed, accessible language. Each fact is complemented with vivid, carefully-chosen historical images and illustrations, and a caption that adds just a touch more history. Readers are drawn deep into the facts not covered in history textbooks, like working conditions, inventions, failures, and characters, to make this important history lesson fun and engaging.

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.

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.

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they're much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. This primary source biography focuses on the life and times of Junípero Serra, the Franciscan missionary who created missions that stretched from San Francisco to San Diego. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to ...

Introducción a Cessna 152 y 172 fue creada para pilotos que aman los aviones Cessna, para estudiantes pilotos que vuelan Cessna y para cualquiera que ame a la aviación y este tipo de aviones. En este libro aprenderás todo sobre la historia de Cessna y sobre dos de los aviones más volados del mundo, el Cessna 152 y el maravilloso Cessna 172. Operaciones normales, operaciones anormales, performance, limitaciones y todos los detalles que necesitas para aprender todo sobre estos increíbles aviones. La mejor manera de estudiar los manuales de un avión. Recuerda, el conocimiento es...

This illustrated book presents children with a series of fun experiments and activities involving everyday household items such as a glass, thread, clothespins, dominoes, and water. It will give them a hands-on way to learn about the marvelous world around them.

Hubo un tiempo en que muy poco se sabía de nuestro mundo. Se pensaba que en los mares había monstruos inmensos capaces de tragar un barco entero. Se pensaba también que la Tierra era plana y que al final de los mares había un precipicio donde los navegantes caían sin retorno. Pero, a pesar de estas ideas que hoy nos parecen alocadas, hubo alguien llamado Cristóbal Colón que se animó a unir el continente europeo y el americano en un viaje que sería inolvidable. En ese viaje no se encontró con monstruos enormes ni con serpientes gigantes. Al final de ese viaje se encontró, nada más...