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.

Learn all about the Women's National Basketball Association. Discover fascinating facts, from record-breaking stars to winning teams and important positions.

Algorithms might sound like a complicated tech term, but don't be intimidated, people actually use them every day. Using accessible language and full-color photographs, this book simplifies algorithms in an easy-to-understand way. Readers will be amazed to learn that an algorithm is just a set of steps for computers to follow to get things done. STEM topics from the Next Generation Science Standards are emphasized throughout the text. Sidebars featuring key terms help readers grow their tech vocabulary, and fact boxes provide additional opportunities to learn.

En El vuelo de la razón (Goya, pintor de la libertad), Francisco de Goya (1746-1828) repasa su existencia al hilo de tres momentos de su vida (mientras pinta tres de sus cuadros más emblemáticos). En 1800, realiza La familia de Carlos IV, obra realista y nada complaciente con los personajes retratados. En 1814, tras la Guerra de la Independencia y el final de la ocupación francesa, pinta Los fusilamientos del 3 de mayo de 1808, cuadro donde aspira a hacer oír, «por medio del pincel», el grito de la humanidad oprimida. Ese mismo año, el nuevo rey Fernando VII, entra en Madrid, disuelve ...

Did you know that baby butterflies look like worms with legs? Caterpillars turn into butterflies inside a shell. Discover more about these flying insects in Butterflies, part of the Life Cycles series of EYEDISCOVER books.