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.

A compendium of fascinating facts about more than 100 different animals, this educational trivia book answers questions such as What purpose does a pelican's pouch serve? Which animals carry their young in a pouch? and Are electric eels really dangerous? Un compendio de hechos fascinantes sobre m�s de 100 animales diferentes, este libro de trivialidades contesta preguntas como �Qu� prop�sito tiene la bolsa del pelicano? �Cu�les animales llevan a sus cr�as en una bolsa abdominal? y �Son las anguilas el�ctricas peligrosas?

Cuando era pequeña, a Jane Goodall le regalaron un chimpancé de peluche, y le cambió la vida. Desde entonces, su curiosidad por los primates no hizo más que crecer. Tras años fantaseando con Tarzán de la jungla, le surgió la oportunidad que esperaba: viajar al corazón de África para poder estudiarlos. Lo que debía ser un viaje de unos meses se convirtió en su destino para toda la vida. Con sus investigaciones nos demostró que los chimpancés se parecen a nosotros mucho más de lo que creíamos. Pero sobre todo nos enseñó a conocerlos, amarlos y protegerlos.

Explore the science in everyday life with these simple step-by-step experiments to do around the home. Each activity takes a complex scientific concept and makes it easy for kids to understand. Young scientists will enjoy discovering the science behind the simple phenomena all around them.

¿Sabías que la forma tubular del submarino lo ayuda a moverse más rápido por el agua? Los tanques de lastre lo ayudan a hundirse o flotar. Aprende más datos fascinantes en Los submarinos, uno de los libros de Máquinas militares poderosas.