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.

"This oversized book introduces children to the alarming number of species that are endangered, threatened or, unfortunately, extinct. It includes amphibians, birds, mammals, reptiles, and fish, devoting an entire page to each animal. Readers will learn the threats facing each one, where each one lives or lived, including the type of habitat, its diet, size, and ongoing conservation efforts."

Esta es la primera parte de una historia de dos. No contada de una forma narrativa con orden cronológico, sino contada desde momentos clave, de sentimientos guardados y expulsados en papel. Las mejores historias siempre te obligan a hacer algo al respecto. Este libro es la parte oculta de la química, el dolor, el éxtasis, el miedo y la soledad que uno siente en la vida.

What does it mean to be a good citizen? Full-page, color photographs accompany real-life examples of good citizenship that young readers will understand, relate to, and be inspired by.

La abuela de Kerstin gana un premio estupendo: un crucero por el Caribe. A Kerstin le apetece mucho ir, pero no tiene billete. Sin embargo se las ingenia para colarse en el barco... ¿Qué peripecias esperan a este singular polizón? Una divertida novela en la que se refleja la importancia de la amistad y las relaciones interpersonales.