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.

Presents general information about Christmas, including the origins of the holiday and other fall and winter holidays and their traditions, provides instructions for seasonal craft projects, and describes celebrations in different lands.

Surveys the life of the American statesman, lawmaker, writer of the Federalist Papers, and first secretary of treasury under George Washington.

Remontando el Mississippi, un clásico del vaquero «más rápido que su propia sombra», firmado por la dupla Morris & Goscinny, en una exquisita traducción argentina. Para volver a leer y reír (y sin perderse ningún chiste).

Familiarize beginning readers with the different jobs of community workers. Featuring basic concepts, easy-to-read informational text, and engaging photographs this Spanish-translated nonfiction title is sure to create an exciting learning adventure.