Born a slave in Maryland, Harriet Tubman knew first-hand what it meant to be someone’s property; she was whipped by owners and almost killed by an overseer. It was from other field hands that she first heard about the Underground Railroad which she travelled by herself north to Philadelphia. Throughout her long life (she died at the age of ninety-two) and long after the Civil War brought an end to slavery, this amazing woman was proof of what just one person can do.
Walt Whitman was a printer, journalist, editor, and schoolteacher. But today, he’s recognized as one of America’s founding poets, a man who changed American literature forever. Throughout his life, Walt journeyed everywhere, from New York to New Orleans, Washington D.C. to Denver, taking in all that America had to offer. With the Civil War approaching, he saw a nation deeply divided, but he also understood the power of words to inspire unity. So in 1855, Walt published a short collection of poems, Leaves of Grass, a book about the America he saw and believed in. Though hated and misunderstood by many at the time, Walt’s writing introduced an entirely new writing style: one that broke forms, and celebrated the common man, human body, and the diversity of America. Generations later, readers can still find themselves in Whitman’s words, and recognize the America he depicts. Who Was Walt Whitman? follows his remarkable journey from a young New York printer to one of America’s most beloved literary figures.
By the time the United States joined the Second World War in 1941, the fight against Nazi and Axis powers had already been under way for two years. In order to win the war and protect its soldiers, the US Marines recruited twenty-nine Navajo men to create a secret code that could be used to send military messages quickly and safely across battlefields.
Learn why it gets hot outside with the help of The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
In this nonfiction story, young readers will discover what makes hot weather happen. The wonders of nature come to life in this early-learning series centered around weather, featuring simple text and Eric Carle’s classic illustrations!
Earth Day is all about appreciating and protecting our planet so it stays happy and healthy! People all over the world celebrate to spread awareness about living a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Learn all about the history and significance of Earth Day with this book of facts and activities that encourage you to join in on the fun.
Una historia ilustrada e interactiva que se inspira en el mundo de los videojuegos y en el universo de los célebres Willyrex y Vegetta777
Para Willy y Vegetta, una invasión zombi que fulmina el sitio en el que vives es solo el principio de una gran aventura. Viajes a las profundidades, intensos duelos al amanecer, misteriosas brujas y temibles gigantes...
Para salvar a sus amigos y devolver su pueblo a la normalidad, la pareja más intrépida de YouTube se enfrentará a todos los peligros, acompañados por sus divertidas mascotas, Trotuman y Vakypandy. ¡Y por ti, que podrás dejar tu firma en sus aventuras a golpe de lápiz!