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.

Una aut�ntica aventura art�stica en la que habr� que encontrar 30 retratos, escondidos en las distintas exposiciones y enmarcarlos con las pegatinas que aparecen en las p�ginas finales. Y por si esto fuera poco, habr� que buscar tambi�n a Wally, a Woof, a Wenda, al mago Barbablanca y a Odlaw, sin olvidarnos de los pasatiempos. Todo ello convierte este libro en el t�tulo m�s divertido de la serie Wally. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Ever the globe-trotter, Waldo is eager to show you his pictures. But not so fast, you have to find them first! Enter Odlaw's Picture Gallery and admire...

El exitoso libro La medida de un hombre sigue impactando a millones de hombres en todo el mundo, pero durante mucho tiempo el sueño del autor, Gene Getz, ha sido el de llevar ese mensaje a los muchachos que todavía están buscando su propia identidad. Cuando su hijo, Kenton, estaba en la escuela secundaria, Gene le escribió una serie de cartas basadas en 1 Timoteo 4:12: "No permitas que nadie te subestime por ser joven. Sé un ejemplo para todos los creyentes en lo que dices, en la forma en que vives, en tu amor, tu fe y tu pureza". De ese versículo, Gene obtuvo siete principios para...

Why do continents matter? From economics to weather science—and everything in between—knowing the characteristics of the continents expands readers’ perspectives in every school subject. This fundamental information is a building block of many future lessons and an essential part of elementary education. This book presents a focused, clear, age-appropriate look at Earth’s continents that young readers are sure to find both informative and interesting. This volume is also packed with colorful maps that are labeled and explained to foster young readers’ comprehension of this important...

Beginning readers will be captivated by the creatures they meet in this Spanish translation of Prehistoric Creatures. The simple text describes ancient animals that swam the seas, soared through the skies, and roamed the Earth long before people existed. Each book describes a group of dinosaurs that shared one or two fascinating features. Dazzling illustrations help bring these amazing creatures to life!