El Sol (The Sun)

Read about fall activities and learn about the cycle of seasons in this Spanish-language edition. Full-color photographs and a photo glossary make this a great introduction to nonfiction reading for children.

Learn more about the renowned British scientist, professor, and author who spent his entire career trying to answer the question: "Where did the universe come from?" Stephen Hawking was born exactly three hundred years after the death of the scientist Galileo, so maybe it was written in the stars that he would become a famous scientist in his own right. Although he was diagnosed with a neurological disease at age 21, Stephen did not let the illness define his life. Known for his groundbreaking work in physics, and identified by his wheelchair and computerized voice system, Stephen continued...

If you ask people to name an amazing musical composer, chances are Beethoven's name will come up. Widely thought to be the greatest composer in history, Beethoven's work influenced music around the world. This exciting volume teaches readers the fascinating story behind his life, and includes colorful images and engaging text to capture and hold their attention. This high-interest biography is sure to encourage an interest in both music and history, making for an excellent addition to any library.

Un libro que presenta, de forma amena pero muy rigurosa, a los pensadores, científicos, artistas e inventores que cambiaron la historia del mundo. Los genios nacen, se hacen y ahora también... ¡se leen! Veinticinco cuentos, desde la Antigüedad hasta la actualidad, que presentan a los pensadores, científicos, artistas e inventores más importantes del mundo y los descubrimientos que cambiaron el curso de nuestra historia. Una visión global de la historia del ser humano y de los principales descubrimientos científicos y movimientos culturales. ¿Qué descubrió Arquímedes mientras se...