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...

California is home to the largest school system in the country. Students will learn about the history of California’s schools and higher education system with this nonfiction text that builds students’ reading skills and social studies content knowledge. The intriguing primary source maps, letters, documents, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and features...

"Nueva York, Berlín, París, Moscú, San Petersburgo y México son algunos de los escenarios de esta apasionante novela que se adentra en la vida del poeta vanguardista ruso Vladimir Maiakovski. Un hombre extremo, arrogante, un narcisista que no soportaba que no lo quisieran, un soñador que creía en el futuro y que vivió con una intensidad desbordante su relación amorosa con Lily Brik, permitida y alentada por su marido Osip, en uno de los triángulos más famosos de la literatura mundial. Contagiado por la personalidad de su protagonista, éste es un libro provocador, radical, regido...

¿Qué queremos de nuestra vida? … “Deseo ser feliz”, “yo quiero ser exitoso”, “me encantaría casarme”, “quiero ayudar a otros”, etc. La clave no está en la meta, o en los medios que se crea tener para lograrla. Ciertamente la clave está ligada al “autoconocimiento”, este da paso a la chispa de la ilusión, que seguidamente despierta el fuego de la pasión. Finalmente, las acciones concretas y la capacidad de perseverar nos acercarán a eso que hemos dejado de soñar y hemos empezado a conquistar. Siendo solo un chico, Peter inicia una odisea en la cual la guerra, la...

Inka rulers led a huge empire with grand palaces. They had incredible riches. Artists made statues out of gold and silver. The Inka also made masterpieces out of grass. Their grass bridges crossed deep canyons. These engineering marvels let soldiers and messengers travel around the empire. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step of the engineering...