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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.

Y de pronto cambió mi vida es un libro que comienza con el viaje hacia la vida de un ser muy entrañable, que se encuentra a mitad de camino entre la ficción y la realidad, entre lo fantástico y lo humano. La historia nace con la frescura y la ingenuidad de la infancia. Con “pinceladas de arte naíf”, se narran los primeros pasos de Pepe, nuestro protagonista. Mas, tras pocas páginas, descubrimos que Y de pronto cambió mi vida es en realidad una senda hacia la madurez, en la cual nos encontramos con las grandes preguntas de la vida y sus sencillas respuestas. Y también es un camino...

There is a contest at a school to design a new playground. The students use blocks to build their models. As they build, they use three-dimensional shapes. Some students build a train out of blocks for the younger students to play on. Can you guess which three-dimensional shape they use for the train's wheels? Read to find out which design wins.

This book's attractive combination of excellent color photographs and detailed illustrations will captivate young readers and hold their attention as they learn all about the animal kingdom. The child-friendly text highlights details that children are especially interested in to provide a thorough introduction to the major animal and insect groups. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.