Por qué Richard King es importante en Texas (Why Richard King Matters to Texas)

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.

Throughout history, women were kept in the home and out of the workplace. Over time, however, women began breaking out of their traditional roles and entering spaces traditionally occupied by men—including the boardroom. This biographical text looks at the lives of the fascinating females who broke barriers in business. Coco Chanel, Estee Lauder, Oprah Winfrey, Melinda Gates, and Sheryl Sandberg are just some of the groundbreakers covered in this text. Age-appropriate text, colorful visuals, fact boxes, and a comprehensive timeline complete the learning experience.

Terremotos y tsunamis is one book in the Spanish-language Gran Atlas de la Ciencia series that covers today's most popular science topics, from digital TV to microchips to touchscreens and beyond. Perennial subjects in earth science, life science, and physical science are all explored in detail. Amazing graphics--more than 1,000 per title--combined with concise summaries help students understand complex subjects. Correlated to the science curriculum in grades 5-9, each title also contains a glossary with full definitions for vocabulary.

¿Qué es eso que oculta la anémona de mar? ¡Un pez payaso, por supuesto! Este título introduce a los lectores jóvenes a estos lindos e icónicos habitantes del océano. Las fotos frescas y vibrantes ayudan al aprendizaje visual, mientras que las preguntas de pensamiento crítico y un glosario de fotos ayudan a desarrollar habilidades de aprendizaje de no ficción. What's that hiding by the sea anemone? A clown fish, of course! Now in Spanish, this title introduces young readers to these cute and iconic ocean-dwellers. Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos aid visual learning,...