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.

Luis Suárez is known as one of the best soccer players in the world. He has won trophies, championships, league titles, and can shoot goals with either foot. As gifted a player as he is, Suárez is also known to be a controversial figure in the sports world. This book draws young soccer fans in with bright photographs of the exciting sport in action. Cool fact boxes are also sprinkled throughout the book to support the text. Readers will get an inside look at Suárez's achievements, his struggles, and his amazing athleticism.

Are you ready to embark on a wild counting caper? Imagine... eleven oysters at the opera, eighteen dalmatians dressed in diamonds, and twelve ladybugs shopping in the market! Meet an unforgettable host of zany creatures in this delightful bilingual counting book. Readers will encounter concepts such as color, time, size, shapes, and more as they answer questions relating to colorful cut-paper illustrations. Nancy María Grande Tabor's concise and direct questions encourage thinking while her charming characters entertain. In both Spanish and English, this unique counting book challenges...

¿Por qué los adultos no te cuentan sobre Halloween? Por Linda Henderson Este libro saca a relucir el lado oscuro de Halloween y presenta a los jóvenes una alternativa mucho mejor. ¿Por qué los adultos no te cuentan sobre Halloween? Es divertido vestirse con disfraces que dan miedo e ir a pedir dulces para Halloween, ¿verdad? Escuche la verdadera historia de "Bill", que obtuvo más de lo que esperaba cuando jugó con una tabla Ouija con su novia. También puedes aprender de dónde viene "Halloween". ¿Qué te traerá más alegría que tener miedo o comer caramelos gratis? Lo descubriras...

In this book, students will learn about the planets and what makes each one unique. They will learn how variables and expressions are used to form mathematical equations-and have the opportunity to create their own equations as they journey through space. Used in the classroom or at home, this Spanish text includes a glossary, an index, dynamic images, and easy-to-read text to help students build their math, reading, and STEM skills while they are engaged in reading high-interest content.