Benjamin Franklin

Looks at the life of Betsy Ross from her Quaker childhood to her days as an independent businesswoman. Also examines the legend of the Betsy Ross flag. Written in graphic-novel format.

El presente volumen incluye dos obras de juventud de una de las personalidades más relevantes del siglo XVI italiano: Eneas Silvio Picolomini (1405-1464), conocido como Pio II tras ser elegido papa en 1458. La colección de poemas Cintia está formada por veintitrés composiciones de tono erótico destinadas a Angela Acherisi. Por su parte, la Historia de dos amantes narra el amor de Lucrecia, noble matrona de la ciudad de Siena, por Euríalo, caballero de la corte del emperador Segismundo, y en ella adquiere mucha importancia la comunicación epistolar.

From war and death to school and gender equality, the Sociedad series discusses many serious issues in a way that can be easily understood by children. Although many of the situations and examples are specific to Mexico, these books can be applied to a general readership, particularly one of Hispanic origin. Reflecting on modern sciences, particularly biotechnology—from its limitations to its advances—this perceptive study answers many questions concerning cloning and genetically modified organisms, such as Why do scientists work in these arenas? What are the benefits of this technology?...

Ofrece una explicación de las soluciones y mezclas y en qué se diferencian, así como ejemplos de mezclas y soluciones.

This award-winning beginner's guide to the natural world of fish from the creators of the About... series was named an "NSTA Recommends" book. Noted educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children the basic characteristics of what fish are, how they swim, breathe, and reproduce, and explains the different ways they protect themselves from predators. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to the diversity of the fish population, from an Arctic char to a porcupine fish. An afterword...