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.

Describes the physical characteristics of honeybees, where they are found, their behavior and social interactions, and a brief history of beekeeping.

Measuring cups are essential in the kitchen, but they’re also crucial in the science lab. Scientists need to be precise in their experiments to test their hypotheses, and science tools such as cylinders for measuring volume aid them in their important research. This appealing book shows that young scientists, too, can use measuring containers for their own science experiments. Important STEM concepts such as volume and units of measurement are explained in a comprehensible manner.

Un libro para propiciar el pensamiento y estimular el diálogo sobre los temas fundamentales. Desde muy pequeños aprendemos que las ideas se oponen y comprenden una gracias a la otra: la oscuridad sólo se entiende en oposición a la luz, la alegría a través de la tristeza, el frío por el calor... Luego, nuestro pensamiento se vuelve más sutil y nos permite comprender nociones más abstractas. Pero siempre continúa necesitando a los contrarios para progresar y ayudarnos a comprender la realidad y a nosotros mismos. Este libro propone al joven lector (y también a los mayores) una forma...

The United States has many places to live. People choose to live in small towns and big cities. Why do people live where they do? With examples from both the past and present, this Spanish book teaches beginning readers about the history of immigration to the United States and the factors that influence where people live. Dynamic images in conjunction with Spanish text provides first grade students with an inviting learning experience as they build their reading skills and knowledge of US history.