León Kamikaze

Meaning "River of the Colorful Birds," Uruguay is a small country in South America that is covered by crisscrossing rivers and lush hills. Home to approximately 3.5 million people, the country is often regarded as the most stable and prosperous country in Central and South America. Uruguay produces 95 percent of its electricity from renewable energy and is known as one of the most socially progressive nations in the world. Allow your readers to learn more about Uruguay's unique culture through this informative book, which features engaging sidebars and vibrant photographs.

The Spanish-language edition of an informative, inspirational picture book biography about twins Juli n and Joaquin Castro, who rose from poverty to become leaders for positive change in America. The story of political powerhouse twins Juli n and Joaquin Castro began in the small room that they shared with their grandmother Victoriana in San Antonio, Texas. Victoriana crossed the border from Mexico into Texas as a six-year-old orphan, marking the start of the family's American journey. Her daughter Rosie, Juli n and Joaquin's mom, was an activist who helped the barrio through local...

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.

Diego y Patricia, una pareja de traficantes internacionales de obras de arte, son contratados por un millonario francés para realizar un trabajo «especial»: robar el Códice Calixtino, un manuscrito del siglo XII custodiado en la catedral de Santiago de Compostela. El Códice es mucho más que una guía para el peregrino. En sus páginas, oculto mediante una técnica medieval, se esconde un evangelio desconocido, donde se revelan datos inquietantes sobre la historia encubierta de la familia de Jesucristo, sus asombrosas relaciones de parentesco, los conflictivos orígenes del cristianismo, ...