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.

When winter hits, many people in colder climates spend most of their time indoors. But what do wild animals do? Some animals spend winters hibernating. Beginning readers will learn what hibernation is, why some animals hibernate and others don't, and how hibernating animals prepare for their long sleep. Full-color photographs grab readers' attention and allow them to draw connections to the narrative. Readers will love learning about this mysterious, restful time in some animals' lives.

Presents the life story of the Mexican-American labor leader who helped achieve justice for migrant farm workers by creating a union to protect their rights.

El muchacho listucu que en los años cincuenta pastoreaba ovejas en las laderas de Peña Labra se convertiría en 2003 en presidente de Cantabria. Esta es su historia. Y nos la cuenta con ese estilo único que lo ha hecho popular y querido, con sentido del humor y naturalidad.Miguel Ángel Revilla nos dibuja una España de penuria y esfuerzo que ya no existe. Y relata con viveza cómo, con tesón, animado por el amor a la tierra que lo vio nacer, consiguió alcanzar las más altas responsabilidades. La semblanza que traza en estas páginas de personalidades como el rey Juan Carlos, José...

Sentir y Pensar. Programa de actividades para desarrollar la educación emocional en la escuela. Incluye Guía para las familias.