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Brice, Raphael
La aventura de la papa
The Potato’s Adventure
Paperback 9789707703599 $8.99
Where was the potato originally farmed? Is it only used
as food? Who are its enemies? Interesting cultural,
historic, and scientific facts about one of the world’s
most popular foods. Includes a how-to article on making
“potato stamps” and Neruda’s famous poem to the
potato.
Brindell, Dennis Fradin
¿Quién fue Benjamín Franklin?
Who Was Ben Franklin?
Paperback 9781603964289 $8.99
Ben Franklin was the scientist who, with the help of a
kite, discovered that lightning is electricity. He was also
a statesman, an inventor, a printer, and an author—a
man of such amazingly varied talents that some people
claimed he had magical powers! Full of all the details
young readers will want to know, the true story of
Benjamin Franklin is by turns sad and funny, but always
honest and awe inspiring.
Brindell, Dennis Fradin
¿Quién fue Tomás Jefferson?
Who Was Thomas Jefferson?
Paperback 9781603964258 $8.99
Did you know that John Adams had to coax Thomas
Jefferson into writing the Declaration of Independence?
It’s true. The shy Virginia statesman refused at first,
but then went on to author one of our nation’s most
important and inspiring documents. The third U.S.
president, Jefferson was also an architect, inventor,
musician, farmer, and—what is certainly the most
troubling aspect of his life—a slave owner. Finally, a
biography that unveils the many facets of this founding
father’s remarkable and complicated life.
Chimal, Carlos
Más allá del átomo
Beyond the Atom
Paperback 9789707707146 $10.95
What are all things made out of? Is there such a thing as
“emptiness,” or is everything filled up with something?
For thousands of years, people have tried to answer
these questions out of curiosity or interest, but answers
have never been as clear and accurate as they are today.
This book compiles, in a simple, concise, and entertaining
way, everything scientists today know about atoms and
what is inside them.
Edwards, Roberta
¿Quién fue el rey Tut?
Who Was King Tut?
Paperback 9781603964227 $8.99
Ever since Howard Carter uncovered King Tutankhamun’s
tomb in 1922, the young pharaoh has become a symbol
of the wealth and mystery of ancient Egypt. This
entertaining biography is complete with 100 black-and-
white illustrations and explains the life and times of this
ancient Egyptian ruler, covering the story of the tomb’s
discovery, as well as myths and so-called mummy curses.
Edwards, Roberta
Barack Obama:
Presidente de Estados Unidos
Barack Obama: United States President
Paperback 9781603966238 $9.99
Of mixed race and cultures, Barack Obama struggled for
years with his identity and place in society. Having found
his niche in public service, he has made history as the
first African American president ever to be elected in the
United States. From Hawaii to Chicago to Washington,
D.C., Obama’s life has been interesting and inspiring.
Edwards, Roberta
Michelle Obama:
Primera dama y “primera mamá”
Michelle Obama: Mom-in-Chief
Paperback 9781603969468 $9.99
Michelle Obama never considered a life in politics—and
now she is our new First Lady. From the bestselling
author of
Barack Obama: United States President
comes
this easy-to-read biography filled with photos of the
entire Obama family. It charts Michelle’s life from her
childhood in Chicago, to her years at Princeton and
Harvard Law, to her historic journey to the White House.
