Primavera

In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. With over 100 black-and- white illustrations, the fascinating story of "the father of our country" comes to life in Spanish - revealing the real man, not just the face on the dollar bill!

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.

"Brief text introduces the concepts of long and short, comparing some of the world's longest animals with animals that are short -- in both English and Spanish"--Provided by publisher.

En El fascinante mundo de... las aves rapaces descubrirás la rápida garra acuática del águila pescadora o la alucinante caída en picado, a 200 km por hora, del halcón peregrino en busca de su presa. Verás el preciso planear del buitre oteando la carroña o te sorprenderás de la habilidad del alimoche cuando utiliza una herramienta para conseguir su comida... y muchas cosas más sobre su fascinante mundo.