20 datos curiosos sobre la Revolución Industrial (20 Fun Facts About the Industrial Revolution)

Thomas Edison is considered by many to be one of the greatest inventors of all time. His creations changed the world, but there was more to his life than just his inventions. Readers of this engaging volume will learn all about the man behind the innovations. This fascinating biography introduces important subjects and encourages a further interest in history. Concise and accessible text paired with vibrant photographs is sure to captivate audiences of many ages and levels.

Discusses the history and construction of the home of the United States president and describes its public and private rooms, resident pets, and number of fireplaces.

What did people use to buy things before money was invented? Where is money made? Find out in this inviting book that informs readers about coins, paper money, the Federal Reserve, exchange rates, and checking accounts. Featuring a timeline of moneys history, detailed photos, stimulating facts, clear, informational text, and a glossary that will assist in improving vocabulary, this Spanish-translated nonfiction title will keep readers engaged from cover to cover.

The American Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s marked a shift in how African Americans were treated in the United States. This volume highlights the important events and figures that made this movement successful. The book introduces readers to important activists who fought for civil rights by raising their voices and refusing to accept unfair laws. Photographs and primary sources provide readers with a firsthand look at the history of the movement. Finally, readers will learn what can still be done to further equality for African Americans in the United States and how they can be ...

La guerra que se extendió entre 1914 y 1918 fue conocida hasta el estallido de la Segunda Guerra Mundial (1939-1945) como la “Gran Guerra”, porque sorprendió a todos los contendientes por su magnitud. Comenzó siendo un conflicto meramente europeo, pero con el tiempo se convirtió en una guerra mundial en la que participaron también americanos, asiáticos, africanos o australianos y neozelandeses junto a los europeos. La guerra duró cuatro largos años en un enfrentamiento como la humanidad no había presenciado hasta entonces. Los países participantes se contaron por decenas, los...