In the middle of the Pacific Ocean thousands of miles from anywhere, Easter Island has intrigued visitors since first arrived in the 1700s. How did they build the enormous statues and why? How were they placed in the island without carts or wheels?
An impressive orator, and a brave soldier. Born in Rome in 100 BC, he climbed the ladder of Roman politics, making allies--and enemies--along the way. His victories in battle awarded him the support of the people, but he was a dictator for life.
GOOOLLLLLAZZZOOOOO! Prepárate para asistir en primera fila al evento deportivo más visto del planeta: la Copa del Mundo
GOOOLLLLLAZZZOOOOO! Discover the magic behind the world’s most watched sporting event, the World Cup, in this Spanish entry in the WHO HQ series!
Cada cuatro años, treinta y dos de los mejores equipos de fútbol masculino de todo el mundo compiten por el título de campeón de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA. Más de mil millones de personas sintonizaron sus TV en todo el mundo para ver el partido final de la competición de 2014, lo que convierte a la Copa del Mundo en el acontecimiento deportivo más visto del planeta, ¡incluso por encima de los Juegos Olímpicos de verano! Este libro repasa lo que ha cambiado desde el primer torneo en 1930 y lo que le espera al deporte más popular del mundo.
Every four years, thirty-two of the best men’s soccer teams from across the globe compete for the title of FIFA World Cup winner. Over one billion people tuned in worldwide to watch the final game of the 2014 competition, making the World Cup the most widely viewed sporting event in the world, exceeding even the Summer Olympics! This book takes a look back at what has changed since the first tournament in 1930 and what lies ahead for the most popular sport in the world.
The dynamic story of the Williams sisters, both top-ranked professional tennis players.
Venus and Serena Williams are two of the most successful professional American tennis players of all time. Coached at an early age by their parents, the sisters have both gone on to become Grand Slam title winners. They have both achieved the World Number One ranking in both singles and doubles! Although completely professional and fiercely competitive, the sisters remain close. Who Are Venus and Serena Williams? follows the pair from their early days of training up through the ranks and to the Summer Olympic Games, where they have each won four gold medals-more than any other tennis players.
This title in the New York Times best-selling series has eighty illustrations that help bring the exciting story of tennis champs Venus and Serena Williams to life.
As naval officer, he carried out many deep-sea experiments and improved upon early diving equipment. He filmed his underwater excursions and offered the world a glimpse below the surface. His work, and his red cap are famous throughout the world.
Antarctica, the earth's southernmost continent, was virtually untouched by humans until the XIX century. A desert continent that holds about 90% of the world's ice; some of the 200 species that call Antarctica home, including the emperor penguin.
A princess who was never expected to become queen A queen who loved and owned many corgi dogs The longest-reigning monarch of the United Kingdom
How did a little girl who loved horses become the longest reigning monarch in England? Find out in this addition to the #1New York Timesbest-selling Who Was? series!
In 1936, the life of ten-year-old Princess Elizabeth of York changed forever. Although she was a member of the British Royal Family, she never expected to become queen. But when her uncle Edward gave up the throne, suddenly her father was the new king, which meant young Elizabeth was next in line!
Queen Elizabeth reigned for seventy years, and while there were palaces galore, the crown jewels, and trips around the world, her life was one of strict discipline and duty.
This riveting chronicle follows the life of a woman who was both a public figure and an intensely private person and explores how she kept the monarchy together through good times and bad.
This fascinating addition to our best-selling Who Was…? series does not settle questions of theology. Instead, it presents young readers with a biography that covers what is known historically about Jesus and places in his life in the context of his world when Jerusalem was part of the Roman Empire. In an even-handed and easy-to-read narrative, this title–illustrated with eighty black-and-white drawings–also explains the early origins of Christianity and how it became a major religion.
A smart girl unafraid to stand up for herself A Harvard-trained lawyer The first African-American First Lady of the United States
Born into a close knit family in Chicago, Michelle Robinson was a star student who graduated from Princeton and Harvard Law. Then in 1992, she married another promising young lawyer and the rest, as they say, is history. It is undeniable that President Barack Obama has changed the United States but so has Michelle Obama, the self proclaimed “Mom in Chief.” This compelling, easy-to-read biography is illustrated byNew Yorkerartist John O’Brien.
Take your seats, because Where Is Broadway? is ready to take center stage!
In a lively and engaging style, authors Douglas Yacka and Francesco Sedita cover the development of the first theaters and the birth of the American musical, as well as the shows and stars that have become Broadway legends. Readers will get the inside story on their favorite shows and may even discover some new ones.
Leonardo Da Vinci fue uno de los pintores más importantes de la historia, además de un talentoso músico, y un estupendo científico e inventor. Construyó máquinas voladoras, submarinos, ¡e incluso helicópteros!
Sin embargo, le costaba mucho terminar las cosas que empezaba. Por eso, hoy en día solamente lo conocemos por sus obras más famosas, pero hay mucho más...
Descúbrelo todo en este libro.
Coincidiendo con los 500 años de la muerte de Leonardo da Vinci, estrenamos esta fantástica serie sobre diferentes personajes icónicos de la historia. Los libros son biografías ilustradas que cuentan la vida y obra de cada una de las diferentes personalidades. Una forma entretenida de aprender y de divertirse mientras conocemos y repasamos distintas personalidades de la historia.
Travel back to the time when dinosaurs ruled earth. The Age of Dinosaurs began about 250 million years ago. In the beginning they were small but over time they evolved into the varied and fascinating creatures that captivate our imaginations today.
Which of these facts are true? It was a powerful ancient Maya city Under a pyramid called El Castillo there’s a giant pit that holds enough water to fill six Olympic-size swimming pools Twice a year, sun rays cast a shadow across the pyramid that looks like a slithering serpent
Discover more about the amazing Maya by “visiting” the city of Chichen Itza.
Although it’s known more as an important tourist attraction today, the city of Chichen Itza was a powerful religious, political, scientific, and artistic center of the Maya people.
Readers will learn about how Chichen Itza began and what happened to cause the downfall of a great society. The book also provides details about the culture of the Maya of Chichen Itza and the stunning architecture they built like the El Castillo pyramid, the Temple of the Warriors, and the massive ball court that was used for games and rituals.
Which of these facts are true? Brazilian midfielder Formiga has played in seven Women’s World Cups Over a billion people tuned in to watch the 2019 tournament The United States has won the tournament a record-breaking four times
Gooaal! Soccer fans, get your game on with this book about one of the biggest tournaments in women’s sports.
The first international women’s soccer match was in 1881, but the Women’s World Cup didn’t become official until 1991 — 110 years later! Read about the courageous, soccer-loving women who worked hard to have a World Cup of their own in this addition to the Who HQ series. Young readers will learn about the history of women’s soccer, star players, and iconic wins! From Team USA’s record-breaking four championships to Japan’s inspiring win in 2011, this book is full of heartwarming and exciting stories about incredible athletes across decades!
Discover the story behind Joan of Arc and her journey to triumph in the Hundred Years’ War in this captivating graphic novel — written bySincerely, Harrietauthor Sarah Winifred Searle and illustrated by award-winning cartoonist Maria Capelle Frantz.
Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting new addition to the #1New York TimesBest-Selling Who Was? series!
Follow Joan of Arc on her journey to convince the Dauphin to let her lead the French army in the Battle of Orleans and win the Hundred Years’ War. A story of faith, courage, and determination, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves in the life of the teenage French heroine — brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page.
When the plague broke out in London 1665 he was forced to return home from college. It was during this period of so much death, that Newton gave life to some of the most important theories in modern science, including gravity and the laws of motion.
Did you know that Bell's amazing invention--the telephone--stemmed from his work on teaching the deaf? Both his mother and wife were deaf. Did you know that in later years he refused to have a telephone in his study? The history of technology!
By age 16, Paul David Hewson was such a good singer that he was nicknamed "Bono Vox," for "good voice". Bono became the singer of the rock band U2 in 1976. Today, U2 have sold over 157 million albums and won numerous awards, including 22 Grammys.
Barack Obama has made history as the first African-American president. This biography is perfect for students looking for a longer, fuller life story than is found in the author's bestselling beginning reader Barack Obama: United States President. Lexile 740, 112 páginas, Tapa Blanda, 1x14x20 cms, Roberta Edwards, 8 a 14 años.
Glaciers covered the earth and long-extinct creatures like the woolly mammoths and saber-toothed cats battled to survive.Go back 20,000 years ago to a time of colder global temperatures when glaciers and extensive ice covered much of our planet.
A young boy from Spain who had his own art studio at age eight A fashionable man known for his iconic mustache and unique sense of style An influential surrealist artist who paintedThe Persistence of Memory
Learn about the fascinating career of surrealist Salvador Dalí from his early life in Spain through his public life as an internationally famous artist in this exciting addition to the #1New York TimesBest-Selling series.
Most famous for his surrealist paintingThe Persistence of Memoryand its melting clocks, Salvador Dalí combined his dreamlike ideas with his excellent technical skills to become one of the most famous artists of the twentieth century. Beyond painting, Dalí pursued the arts in many other mediums including sculpture, film, fashion, photography, architecture, and more. He was friends with many of his famous contemporaries, including Picasso, Bunuel, Miro, and Duchamp. Learn about the sometimes-shy man with the instantly recognizable upturned mustache in this book for young readers that details the life of one of modern art’s most celebrated figures.