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.

Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor 2018 ALA Notable Children's Book 2018 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2017 Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2017 Smithsonian Top Ten Best Children's Book of 2017 Frida Kahlo y sus Animalitos, written by Monica Brown and illustrated by John Parra, is based on the life of one of the world's most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and life. Brown's story recounts Frida's beloved pets—two monkeys, a parrot, three dogs, two turkeys, an eagle, a black cat, and a fawn—and playfully...

Follows the life and career of the French scientist who proved the existence of germs and their connection with diseases.

Follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the science behind forces and motion. Written in graphic-novel format.

El 2 de mayo de 1808 el pueblo de Madrid se levantó contra el ejército de Napoleón. Mientras los madrileños se enfrentaban a los franceses, Goya se dirigía a la escuela de sordomudos para enseñar pintura a los niños. Debido a su sordera no podía escuchar el ruido de los enfrentamientos en las calles de la ciudad. Gracias a la ayuda de Ana, una criada a la que quería retratar, Goya logró ponerse a salvo. Las imágenes de aquella guerra permanecieron en su memoria y años después motivaron sus cuadros. Fernando Marías conmemora el bicentenario de la Guerra de la Independencia con un ...