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Thomas Edison is considered by many to be one of the greatest inventors of all time. His creations changed the world, but there was more to his life than just his inventions. Readers of this engaging volume will learn all about the man behind the innovations. This fascinating biography introduces important subjects and encourages a further interest in history. Concise and accessible text paired with vibrant photographs is sure to captivate audiences of many ages and levels.

Texas has long been associated with two main industries: cattle and oil. Learning about these businesses is valuable as their development coincides with the growth of the state of Texas, and a boon in America’s economy as well. Additional features, such as an interactive reader response panel, make this topic a joy to explore.

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about Alta California by examining the maps, letters, images, photographs, and art that emerged during the Mexican rule of California. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their...

Este libro ofrece al estudiante de Química una amplia colección de cuestiones y problemas, explicados y resueltos, presentados en orden de dificultad creciente, muchos de los cuales fueron propuestos en Pruebas de Selectividad o en exámenes de Facultades Universitarias y Escuelas Técnicas. Pretendemos con ello complementar los contenidos teóricos de la asignatura, posibilitando la simultaneidad que debe existir entre toría y práctica, aunque ésta, frecuentemente, se manifieste como una situación idealizada de la realidad. Un libro diseñado, no para saber más, sino para entender...

Louis Pasteur, Carlos Juan Finlay, Lynn Margulis, Margarita Salas, Jean-Jacques Muyembe, Francis Mojica, Katalin Karikó... Científicos y científicas que han cambiado nuestra vida son los protagonistas de este emocionante recorrido por la historia de la ciencia. Hoy todos conocemos la vacuna contra la covid-19, pero nadie se tomaba en serio a Katalin Karikó, la científica que la hizo posible, cuando empezó sus investigaciones. Igual que ella, los cazadores de microbios a lo largo de la historia se han enfrentado a menudo a la incomprensión y la indiferencia. Armados tan solo de...