Thomas Edison

Even young readers were likely saturated with exposure to Hillary Clinton over the course of the 2016 presidential election. But do they really know who she is and what she has accomplished? This volume bridges the gap between current news stories and what elementary readers really know about the first female presidential candidate. By illuminating the life and story of this powerhouse of politics, young readers can learn and be inspired by a story of perseverance, service to others, and commitment to beliefs. With a vivid, age-appropriate narrative, this much-needed volume is sure to be...

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.

Un breve vademecum de consejos, aforismos, máximas, citas célebres y refranes comentados, de utilidad para ayudar a alguien que comienza como librepensador, libertario o anarquista, también para los que ya llevan tiempo porque lo obvio en ocasiones se olvida, por obvio, precisamente y para el público en general interesado en estos temas.Deliberadamente se ha tomado la estructura y el título del Camino de Escrivá de Balaguer, bastante alejado del Anarquismo, pero no de lo espiritual (por ello este libro no es un sacrilegio), y espirituales lo fueron algunos anarquistas célebres como...

Frente al ángel (prosa poética) "Libro de poemas escritos en prosa y sin un eje temático establecido, dado que se abordan infinidad de temáticas: Naturaleza, religión, amor, familia, relaciones de pareja, entre otros. Es interesante el tratamiento literario que se hace de dichas temáticas, pues se nota un esfuerzo por parte del escritor por concebir los poemas con su sello personal, el cual se refleja en imágenes originales, lenguaje poético de alcances connotativos y con la amenidad y plasticidad propias de todo buen texto literario".

Recess is a time to go outside, have fun, and play. Spend some time problem solving to make sure everyone has fun at recess! This Spanish math book combines math and reading skills and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning problem solving easy and fun. Text features include a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and captions to build vocabulary and increase understanding of math and reading concepts. An in-depth problem-solving section provides additional learning...