Thomas Edison

Even young readers were likely saturated with exposure to Hillary Clinton over the course of the 2016 presidential election. But do they really know who she is and what she has accomplished? This volume bridges the gap between current news stories and what elementary readers really know about the first female presidential candidate. By illuminating the life and story of this powerhouse of politics, young readers can learn and be inspired by a story of perseverance, service to others, and commitment to beliefs. With a vivid, age-appropriate narrative, this much-needed volume is sure to be...

Before she became First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump was known for being a model in the fashion industry. In this engaging volume, readers get to take a look into her life, from her early years in Europe and her emigration to the United States to her move into the White House. Colorful photographs paired with concise text make for a captivating book that is sure to appeal to readers of many ages and levels.

Si le gusta "One Fine Day" (Un día hermoso) ¿Por qué no las operas completas? ¿Qué tienen en común la "Sinfonía inacabada" de Schubert y la "Sinfonía de los Mil" de Mahler? ¿Es el jazz una forma de música de cámara? ¿Qué tiene de especial el piano? ¿Quién esta capacitado para dirigir? ¿Qué significa "en la tonalidad de D"? ¿A quién le gusta oir canciones en alemán? ¿Por qué la música rusa suena a rusa? ¿Necesita usted conocer un poco más a fondo lo que es una fuga, u otras formas musicales?. Este libro sin caer en el excesivo academicismo es una guía muy útil y...

Follow a day in the life of two children from different cities! This entertaining title has been translated into Spanish and encourages young readers to practice time measurement skills and early STEM themes, like reading analog and digital clocks. Familiar images and fun practice problems will have young readers thinking about how they can measure time throughout a day in their own lives! This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

A través de textos y crónicas que juegan en la delicada línea entre lo completamente personal y aquello que es extrapolable a lo universal, Eduardo Halfon nos habla de la lectura, las bibliotecas y la escritura. Bajo esas temáticas podemos descubrir la genealogía familiar, los prejuicios de clase, y hasta breves anécdotas tan íntimas como intimidatorias. En un pequeño libro, un gran mundo.

There is growing concern over how we behave and interact online, from fighting, incivility, rudeness, and even criminal behaviors like cyberbullying, to simply adapting old forms of etiquette to a new landscape. This book, updated from an earlier resource, provides younger readers an introduction to this timely topic, a subject that they are both engaged in forming themselves as "digital natives," and one they also often require guidance in. It informs readers about the polite and productive use of social media networks and mobile platforms and discusses pressing issues of etiquette within...