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.

"... se les habían subido los humos y se creían los reyes del mambo, violando viudas de trabajadores y robando todo lo que olía a republicano..." "... yo ya estaba un poco cansado de oír siempre lo de rojillo, me salieron hasta canas del miedo que pasé, una granada que cayó cerca de mi trinchera dejó sin las dos piernas a un pobre muchacho de mi quinta, el teniente que lo vio le descerrajó dos tiros en el acto para que no sufriera..."

Water is all around us. It moves through the water cycle. It brings water to all parts of the planet. Every living thing needs water to survive. Introduce students to the water cycle with this Spanish science reader that features easy-to-read text. Nonfiction text features include a glossary, index, and detailed images to facilitate close reading and help students connect back to the text. Aligned to state and national standards, the book also includes a fun and engaging science experiment to develop critical thinking and help students practice what they have learned.

Cocori, del escritor costarricense Joaquin Gutierrez, Es Una novela Publicada y se ha Convertido En Una de las obras traducidas Mas de la literatura de Costa Rica. Es Un relato Que se ha Mantenido Como lectura favorita de los costarricenses A Pesar de Haber Sufrido Campanas de desprestigio. Cocori es un nino que habita en un pueblo es la costa caribena de Costa Rica, en una zona donde tiene contacto con el mar, y a la vez con toda la naturaleza del bosque tropical. Cierto dia, un barco se acerca al puerto, y Cocori tiene la oportunidad de subir en el para conocer a sus tripulantes. Entre...

Describes the voyage of the Mayflower in 1620 and the foundations of the colony at Plymouth. In graphic novel format.