Marie Curie

It was September 14, 1814, and America and Great Britain were at war. Frances Scott Key watched from the deck of a British ship, where he was being held captive, as cannons exploded around them. After 25 hours, the fighting ceased and Key peered through the clearing smoke, looking for some sign as to the outcome of the battle. Was the American flag still flying? His wartime experience inspired Key to write a poem, which was later set to music and became America’s national anthem. This book tells the story of the inspiration behind our national anthem, which helped transform the flag into a...

What's hidden in the woods? Look closely through three colored transparent sheets to discover hidden secrets. Start with green and nothing moves. As if by magic each sheet shows animals and plants coming to life. Watch nature's surprises emerge in front of your eyes.

Chronicles The Louisiana Purchase, The Territory Which Reached From The Mississippi River To The Rocky Mountains, In 1803.

Lo aterrador camina detrás de nosotros como una sombra. No hace falta ir a buscarlo en viejas mazmorras, mansiones abandonadas o cementerios distantes. Siempre está más cerca de lo que pensamos. Los personajes de este libro se lo encuentran en casa de una compañera del colegio, en la feria del pueblo, en su libro favorito, en medio de un sueño, en las discusiones familiares y hasta en un pequeño objeto metálico y ominoso.