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.

Maestros. ¿Recuerdas tu favorito? Te enseñé lo que no sabías. Un vacío. Ellos, con gran entusiasmo lo saben los educadores, enseñaron a llenar el vacío con conocimientos. La práctica repetida equivale a la seguridad del sujeto y la confianza para abordar más. ¡Aquí es donde mamá, papá, por favor, enséñame! viene para aquellos probablemente despojados de grandes lecciones de vida. ¡Enseñame! guía a los adultos, padres, abuelos y cuidadores para que adopten un enfoque activo para enseñar a los niños lo que los padres pueden o deben hacer a diario. ¡Enseñame! crea...

Learn what it takes to be a community leader. This Spanish nonfiction book emphasizes the importance of local leaders and it includes a fiction story related to the topic, glossary, bonus activity, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color Spanish book describes the roles and responsibilities of various leadership positions. It also covers important civics topics like volunteerism and leadership, and includes an extension activity for grade 2. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool, to explore communities, local government, and how individuals...

Los refranes son fases que circulan entre los pueblos de modo oral y reflejan la sabiduría popular. Carlos Silveyra propone en este libro variantes divertidas de los refranes más conocidos, con remates y salidas inesperadas, propias de la picardía infantil. Este material surge de boca de los chicos de distintas latitudes de nuestro país y fue recopilado por el autor durante sus muchos años de experiencia docente.

Text and photographs describe common things that are orange, including goldfish, pumpkins, and tigers.