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...

Uno de los objetivos de esta obra es mostrar y explicar las dificultades que el culto a la Virgen de Guadalupe tuvo que enfrentar para asentarse como principal en las creencias de los indígenas mexicanos, primero, y de todos los habitantes de Latinoamérica después, pese a su mensaje de reconciliación y de amor para todos nosotros; dificultades que empiezan en el hecho de que Juan Diego se negaba a darse a conocer como noble y se decía macehual, es decir, plebeyo, empeñado en seguir el ejemplo de humildad de Nuestro Señor, que nació en un pesebre y fue carpintero pese a ser...

'Canta hasta que la boca te sepa a sangre...' En enero de 1748, una mujer negra deambula por las calles de Sevilla. Atrás ha dejado un pasado esclavo en la lejana Cuba, el hijo al que nunca volverá a ver y un largo viaje en barco hasta las costas españolas. Caridad ya no tiene un amo que le dé órdenes, pero tampoco un lugar donde cobijarse cuando se cruza en su camino Milagros Carmona, una joven gitana de Triana por cuyas venas corre la sangre de la rebeldía y el arte de los de su raza.Las dos mujeres se convierten en inseparables y, entre zarabandas y fandangos, la gitana confiesa a su ...

Anne Frank's diary has become one of the most widely read books in the world. Readers will learn about Anne's life as she went into hiding from the Nazi Party in this Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Through vibrant images, informational text, timelines, and a glossary of terms, readers will discover the hardships Anne and her family went through in order to avoid being sent to a concentration camp. This inspiring biography enables children to look up to Anne and find hope in every situation, just as she did. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Travel to the 22nd century in this captivating, Spanish-translated nonfiction title that allows readers to discover the future of space. Elementary readers will be fascinated with the possibilities that may await human life in the future. Readers will discover the technology that may be used to one day allow humans to live on another planet, new worlds, alien life, and artificial intelligence. Featuring vibrant photos, images, informational text, a glossary of terms, and a list of helpful websites for more explorations, children will be excited and enthralled as...