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...

The sun is responsible for all life on Earth, but what exactly is it? Our star is an amazing force that can be as dangerous as it is important. From solar flares to the threat of blowing up altogether, the sun is one of the most interesting things in our solar system. Readers take a trip to the sun to see how it works and exactly what it is made of. They’ll learn about the life cycle of a star and see just how long we have until we have to find a new planet to call home. Don’t worry, they’ll be happy to learn that (hopefully) we have millions of years left!

Entre el zorro que sueña con comerse al conejo blanco, la lechuza que finge no haber visto nada, el lirón que lo espía todo, y el conejo blanco que nadie encuentra, la ardilla va a pasar una noche muy movida. Un libro con pop-ups.

Prepárate para conocer los datos más curiosos sobre ciencia, historia y naturaleza, y hazlo con mucho humor y todo el rigor de National Geographic. ¿Por qué necesito comer? ¿Por qué juegan los animales? ¿Por qué eran comunes las pirámides en el mundo antiguo? ¿Por qué las pelotas de fútbol americano no son redondas? En este libro, encontrarás más de 1 111 fascinantes respuestas a preguntas sobre cosas que todos los niños quieren saber. Desde el clásico «¿por qué el cielo es azul?» hasta cuestiones más insólitas, como «¿por qué es imposible cavar un hoyo que atraviese...

Trabajadores de mi ciudad (Workers in My City) builds critical literacy skills with this exciting Spanish-translated nonfiction reader. Engage students with fascinating content that will keep them enthralled from the first page to the last. Focusing on different types of workers, children will be introduced to the people who work hard in the city. This informational text features simple phrases, exact text-to-image relationships, vivid photographs, and large font to encourage students to examine different types of city workers. Aligned with state standards, Trabajadores de mi ciudad (Workers...