20 datos curiosos sobre la Revolución Industrial (20 Fun Facts About the Industrial Revolution)

Before she became First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump was known for being a model in the fashion industry. In this engaging volume, readers get to take a look into her life, from her early years in Europe and her emigration to the United States to her move into the White House. Colorful photographs paired with concise text make for a captivating book that is sure to appeal to readers of many ages and levels.

La principal diversión de Grisón, un chico huérfano, y sus amigos es adentrarse en el bosque Epnoi, un lugar prohibido por los adultos. Durante una de sus travesuras descubren algo insólito en ese lugar: una alambrada. ¿Qué es lo que se esconde al otro lado? Una novela que muestra la importancia de la amistad, la superación personal y el amor entre padres e hijos.

A 2014 survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration showed that 8.7 million youths ages twelve to twenty reported drinking alcohol beyond “just a few sips” in the previous month. Those who start drinking before age fifteen are five times more likely to become dependent on alcohol than those who begin at twenty-one. This resource shows young people how to help a friend who is abusing alcohol. It arms them with facts about alcohol, how it affects the teen mind and body, how to look for signs of a problem, and how to bring others on board to help.

Claudia Perlo cita autores objetados o directamente ignorados en la comunidad científica, toma ideas de diferentes saberes y las hace propias, las usa como metáfora, las entremezcla para expresarse en una prosa clara donde el origen disciplinar pierde el sentido para converger en un río que corre, que cambia, que no busca llegar sino moverse. Plantea a la investigación científica como un conocimiento que debe circular, saltando de disciplina en disciplina, saliéndose de los laboratorios y de las oficinas para entremezclarse, ensuciarse las manos y dialogando encontrar respuestas...

"Young children will love carrying around these little Bible story classics, from the best-selling First Bible Collection."Beautifully illustrated and vividly retold, these books feature a sturdy carry-along handle. Don't be surprised if kids tote these tales everywhere they go. It's made to travel--and treasure!