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Born in 1452, Leonardo da Vinci is still, today, considered one of the most talent people to have ever lived. From his world famous paintings and drawings, such as the Mona Lisa and the Vitruvian Man, to his ingenious inventions of the parachute, the helicopter, and the military tank, da Vince was always a step ahead of his time. Discover the origins of a man who refused to be defined by just one vocation. Whether science and engineering or architecture and art, Leonardo da Vinci was the ultimate Renaissance Man.

Esta es la historia de Bart, el niño que soñó con las Súper-Ratas, un ejército de roedores entrenados para mejorar la vida de las personas. Pero lo que nadie esperaba es que ayudaría a salvar la vida de miles de personas. Gracias a su olfato, las ratas de Bart detectan minas terrestres por toda África y ayudan a la investigación de enfermedades como la tuberculosis. Con su amor por los animales, su creatividad y perseverancia, Bart ha contribuido a crear un mundo mejor. La historia de Bart Weetjens es la de alguien que, desde muy joven, se dio cuenta de que había cosas a su alrededor ...

Stephen F. Austin grew up to become known as the Father of Texas. Readers can learn about his interesting and incredible life in this appealing biography that has been translated into Spanish and highlights both Austin's life and Texas history. Through vivid images and illustrations, supportive text, an accommodating glossary and index, and fascinating facts, readers will learn about Texas pioneers, the empresario system, Freemasons, and how Austin became such an important figure in Texas history.

Like the other Sasek classics, these are facsimile editions of his original books. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to his vision more than forty years later and, where applicable, facts have been updated for the twenty-first century, appearing on a "This is . . . Today" page at the back of each book. The stylish, charming illustrations, coupled with Sasek’s witty, playful narrative, make these books a perfect souvenir that will delight both children and their parents, many of whom will remember them from their own childhood. In This is...