-Titulo Original : What Were The Twin Towers? (what Was?)-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Discover the true story of the Twin Towers-how they came to be the tallest buildings in the world and why they were destroyed. When the Twin Towers were built in 1973, they were billed as an architectural wonder. At 1,368 feet, they clocked in as the tallest buildings in the world and changed the New York City skyline dramatically. Offices and corporations moved into the towers-also known as the World Trade Center-and the buildings were seen as the economic hub of the world. But on September 11, 2001, a terrorist attack toppled the towers and changed our nation forever. Discover the whole story of the Twin Towers-from their ambitious construction to their tragic end...

-Titulo Original : Dolly Partons Billy The Kid Makes It Big-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: From the legendary Dolly Parton comes a story about her god-dog and personality, Billy the Kid, who is hoping to make it big as a country music star in Nashville, Tennessee. French bulldog Billy the Kid was born with an ear for music. And not just any music. He loves barking to the beat of country music! So Billy sets out to Nashville to sing his heart out. But when he meets some big bullies at the Battle of the Bow-wows, Billy worries hes barking up the wrong tree. Hell need his favorite songs (Jowlene and I Will Pawlways Love You, of course), a group of scrappy new friends, and his favorite country music star to regain self-confidence and be the star he always knew he could be. Written by Dolly Parton with Erica S. Perl and illustrated by MacKenzie Haley, this is a delightful picture book about standing up to people (and dogs) who put you down and finding the drive to achieve your dreams...

-Titulo Original : Who Was Thomas Alva Edison?-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: One day in 1882, Thomas Edison flipped a switch that lit up lower Manhattan with incandescent light and changed the way people live ever after. The electric light bulb was only one of thousands of Edison’s inventions, which include the phonograph and the kinetoscope, an early precursor to the movie camera. As a boy, observing a robin catch a worm and then take flight, he fed a playmate a mixture of worms and water to see if she could fly! Here’s an accessible, appealing biography with 100 black-and-white illustrations...

-Titulo Original : What Was The Great Depression?-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: On October 29, 1929, life in the United States took a turn for the worst. The stock market - the system that controls money in America - plunged to a record low. But this event was only the beginning of many bad years to come. By the early 1930s, one out of three people was not working. People lost their jobs, their houses, or both and ended up in shantytowns called “Hoovervilles” named for the president at the time of the crash. By 1933, many banks had gone under. Though the U.S. has seen other times of struggle, the Great Depression remains one of the hardest and most widespread tragedies in American history. Now it is represented clearly and with 80 illustrations in our What Was…? series...

-Titulo Original : What Is Juneteenth? (what Was?)-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Discover more about Juneteenth, the important holiday that celebrates the end of chattel slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, a group of enslaved men, women, and children in Texas gathered around a Union solder and listened as he read the most remarkable words they would ever hear. They were no longer enslaved: they were free. The inhumane practice of forced labor with no pay was now illegal in all of the United States. This news was cause for celebration, so the group of people jumped in excitement, danced, and wept tears of joy. They did not know it at the time, but their joyous celebration of freedom would become a holiday--Juneteenth--that is observed each year by more and more Americans. Author Kirsti Jewel shares stories from Juneteenth celebrations, both past and present, and chronicles the history that led to the creation of this joyous day. With 80 black-and-white illustrations and an engaging 16-page photo insert, readers will be excited to read this latest addition to Who HQ...

-Titulo Original : ¿que Es La Constitucion? (¿que Fue?) -Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Nosotros, el pueblo de Who HQ, traemos a los lectores la historia completa (argumentos y todo) de como surgio la Constitucion de los Estados Unidos. We the people at Who HQ bring readers the full story--arguments and all--of how the United States Constitution came into being in this Spanish entry in the WHO HQ series. Firmada el 17 de septiembre de 1787, cuatro años despues de la Guerra de la Independencia, la Constitucion establecio la ley suprema de los Estados Unidos de America. Hoy es facil que demos por sentado este proyecto de gobierno. Pero los legisladores (cincuenta y cinco hombres de casi todos los 13 estados originales), discutieron ferozmente durante muchos meses sobre lo que acabo siendo solo un documento de cuatro paginas. Esta es una fascinante mirada entre bastidores a las cuestiones mas disputadas (las de los estados del Norte y del Sur; los estados grandes y los pequeños) y a los actores clave, como James Madison, Alexander Hamilton y George Washington, que sufrieron innumerables revisiones para hacer realidad la Constitucion. Signed on September 17, 1787--four years after the American War for Independence--the Constitution laid out the supreme law of the United States of America. Today its easy for us to take this blueprint of our government for granted. But the Framers--fifty-five men from almost all of the original 13 states--argued fiercely for many months over what ended up being only a four-page document. Here is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the hotly fought issues--those between Northern and Southern States; big states and little ones--and the key players such as James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington who suffered through countless revisions to make the Constitution happen...

-Titulo Original : Who Is Simone Biles? (who Hq Now)-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Learn about the record-breaking gymnastics career and inspiring life of Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles in this book from the New York Times Best-Selling Who HQ series. In 2021, Simone Biles shocked the world when she pulled out of the Tokyo Olympic Games after experiencing the twisties -- a scary feeling during which gymnasts lose control of their bodies while mid-air. Audiences had expected Simone to dominate these games. With seven Olympic medals, twenty-five World Championships medals, and four gymnastic skills named after her, she is considered to be the G.O.A.T. of women’s gymnastics. That summer, however, Simone became more than just a legendary athlete. She became an advocate for mental health and protecting yourself even when the world is watching...

-Titulo Original : ¿que Es La Declaracion De Independencia? (¿que Fue?) -Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Step back in time to the birth of the United States and meet the real-life rebels who made this country free in this Spanish entry in the WHO HQ series! Retroceda en el tiempo al nacimiento de Estados Unidos en esta obra en español de la serie WHO HQ, y conozca a los rebeldes de la vida real que hicieron libre a este pais. On a hot summer day near Philadelphia in 1776, Thomas Jefferson sat at his desk and wrote furiously until early the next morning. He was drafting the Declaration of Independence, a document that would sever this countrys ties with Britain and announce a new nation - The United States of America. Colonists were willing to risk their lives for freedom, and the Declaration of Independence made that official. Discover the true story of one of the most radical and uplifting documents in history and follow the action that fueled the Revolutionary War. En un caluroso dia de verano de 1776, cerca de Filadelfia, Thomas Jefferson se sento en su escritorio y escribio intensamente hasta la mañana siguiente. Estaba redactando la Declaracion de Independencia, un documento que romperia los lazos de este pais con Gran Bretaña y anunciaria una nueva nacion: los Estados Unidos de America. Los colonos estaban dispuestos a arriesgar sus vidas por la libertad, y la Declaracion de Independencia lo hizo oficial. Descubra la verdadera historia de uno de los documentos mas radicales y edificantes de la historia y siga la accion que impulso la Guerra de la Independencia...

-Titulo Original : ¿quien Fue Ponce De Leon? -Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Learn the story of Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de Leon and how he shaped the history of both Florida and Puerto Rico during the Age of Exploration. Conoce la historia del conquistador español Juan Ponce de Leon y como influyo en la historia de Florida y Puerto Rico durante la Era de las Exploraciones. In the early 1500s, Ponce de Leon was was one of the most important Spanish military figures in the Caribbean. He made his first voyage across the Atlantic with Christopher Columbus and then, after years of battle with the native Taino, became the first governor of Puerto Rico. Although the story of his search for the Fountain of Youth is entirely fictional, his noteworthy expedition to - and naming of - Florida is one of his greatest legacies. A principios del siglo XVI, Ponce de Leon era una de las figuras militares españolas mas importantes del Caribe. Realizo su primer viaje a traves del Atlantico con Cristobal Colon y luego, tras años de lucha con los nativos tainos, se convirtio en el primer gobernador de Puerto Rico. Aunque la historia de su busqueda de la Fuente de la Juventud es totalmente ficticia, su notable expedicion a Florida (y su nombramiento) es uno de sus mayores legados...

-Titulo Original : ¿que Es La Estatua De La Libertad? (¿que Fue?) -Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: A symbol of freedom, democracy, and friendship, the Statue of Liberty now takes her place as the latest subject in the What Was? series. Simbolo de libertad, democracia y amistad, la Estatua de la Libertad se convierte en el ultimo tema de la serie ¿Que fue? In 1876, France gave the United States a very big and very special present--the Statue of Liberty. The gift was to commemorate the 100th birthday of the United States, and just packing it was no small feat--350 pieces in 214 crates shipped across the ocean. The story of how the 111-foot-tall lady took her place in New York Harbor will fascinate young readers. En 1876, Francia hizo un regalo muy grande y muy especial a los Estados Unidos: la Estatua de la Libertad. El regalo era para conmemorar el centenario de los Estados Unidos, y su embalaje no fue poca cosa: 350 piezas en 214 cajas enviadas a traves del oceano. La historia de como la dama de 111 pies de altura ocupo su lugar en el puerto de Nueva York fascinara a los jovenes lectores. About the Author Yanitzia Canetti es la presidenta de Cambridge BrickHouse, Inc. Yanitzia se desempeña como consultora literaria, escritora y traductora para las principales editoriales. Experta tanto en libros para el mercado general como para el sector educativo, es la autora de mas de 500 libros. En el 2011, fue elegida por la revista People en español como una de las 25 Mujeres Hispanas Mas Poderosas del Mundo. Yanitzia Canetti is the head of Brickhouse Learning. Yanitzia works as a literary consultant, writer, and translator across all major publishing houses. An expert in both the trade and educational markets, she has published over 500 books in Spanish. In 2011, she was selected by People magazine as one of the 25 Most Powerful Hispanic Women of the World Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. ¿Que es la Estatua de la Libertad? En julio de 1976, los Estados Unidos estaban de fiesta. Era el bicentenario de la firma de la Declaracion de Independencia. En todo el pais, pueblos y ciudades lo celebraron. En Nueva York, hubo fuegos artificiales, desfiles y discursos patrioticos. En medio de todo ello, se erigia el simbolo de la libertad estadounidense: la Estatua de la Libertad. El nombre real de la estatua es Liberty Enlightening the World, (La libertad ilumina el mundo) pero a menudo se le llama Lady Liberty o Estatua de la Libertad. Es enorme: mide 151 pies y una pulgada. Es una altura equivalente a una torre de 35 niños de once años parados uno encima del otro. Esta hecha de cobre y es hueca, con una estructura metalica de soporte en su interior similar a un esqueleto y escaleras para que los visitantes puedan subir a su corona. En la actualidad, unos 4 millones de personas la visitan cada año. Al igual que la bandera, la estatua aparece en los carteles del ejercito, en los sellos de correos y en el billete de diez dolares. La han utilizado para promover desde jabones hasta hamburguesas. Ha aparecido en peliculas como El planeta de los simios, El dia de la independencia y Superman II. Desde 1886, la estatua ha ofrecido un mensaje de esperanza a los inmigrantes que llegan a EE. UU. Desde finales del siglo XIX hasta el siglo XX, llegaron millones de personas. La mayoria procedia de Europa, donde era dificil ganar dinero para sobrevivir. Cruzaron el Oceano Atlantico en barcos de vapor. Cuando los barcos llegaban al puerto de Nueva York, lo primero que veian era la Estatua de la Libertad. Todos se alegraban y a veces lloraban de alegria. Por fin habian llegado a EE. UU., la tierra de la libertad, donde esperaban empezar una vida nueva y mejor. Durante las I y II Guerras Mundiales, los soldados estadounidenses salian de la ciudad de Nueva York con destino a los campos de batalla europeos. Al salir los barcos, pasaban por delante de la estatua, lo que les inspiraba sentimientos patrioticos. Y al regresar, despues de las guerras, la estatua estaba alli para darles la bienvenida a casa. ...

-Titulo Original : What Is The Story Of Transformers?-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Following the same format as the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series, the What Is the Story of? series brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time. Autobots, Transform and Roll Out! Drive along with some of the fiercest fighters ever in this biography of the Transformers that will have young readers ready to jump into action. Since the 1980s, the Transformers toy line has been defining the lives of children with its mighty heroes. But the Robots in Disguise have morphed into much more than just a toy line! This biography for young readers tells the incredible story of the tiny toys that became blockbuster movie stars, comic book heroes, and more. Ride along with Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Megatron as you learn the history of the Autobots, the Decepticons, and their legendary battles...

-Titulo Original : Mother Of Sharks-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree and globally renowned shark scientist Melissa Cristina Marquez teams up with award-winning illustrator Devin Elle Kurtz to create an informative, powerful picture book. With lyrical writing and gorgeous art, this moving story explores Melissa’s personal journey from inquisitive ocean-loving child in Puerto Rico to becoming the Mother of Sharks. As the sun sets over another gorgeous day at la Playita Del Condado in Puerto Rico, Meli doesnt want to go home. She loves the ocean more than anything, and with only five minutes left at the beach, she knows exactly where her last stop should be: the tidal pools. They are small universes of their own teeming with critters and creatures of the ocean. While looking into the pools, she meets a crab, Jaiba, who takes her on a dreamlike underwater adventure, teaches her about the importance of shark conservation, and reveals Melis ultimate destiny: to become the Mother of Sharks. Blending the autobiographical with the fantastical, Melissa Cristina Marquez shares her incredible story not only to dispel myths about these misunderstood creatures but also to pave the way for Latinas in STEM. Paired with Devin Elle Kurtzs vibrant, emotive illustrations, this picture book is an irresistible journey through the wonders of the ocean and, above all, a rallying cry for marine conservation...

-Titulo Original : What Was The Boston Tea Party?-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: No Taxation without Representation! The Boston Tea Party stands as an iconic event of the American Revolution-outraged by the tax on tea, American colonists chose to destroy the tea by dumping it into the water! Learn all about the famed colonialists who fought against the British Monarchy, and read about this act of rebellion from our history! With black-and-white illustrations throughout and sixteen pages of photos, the Boston Tea party is brought to life...

-Titulo Original : Who Was Steve Irwin?-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: By popular demand, the 100th Who Was...? subject is Steve Irwin! Steve Irwin did not have a typical childhood. Born in Melbourne, Australia, on February 22, 1962, he was raised on the wildlife park his parents owned. He cared for the animals and especially loved reptiles--he got a python for his sixth birthday! At nine years old, Steve was already helping his father wrestle small crocodiles. He became a crocodile trapper after graduating high school, catching the creatures before dangerous poachers could. Steve met his wife, Terri, at his familys park, and instead of a honeymoon, the pair filmed a wildlife documentary that led to the creation of the well-known series The Crocodile Hunter. Tragically, Steve was killed on September 4, 2006 while filming a documentary when a stingray attacked, piercing his heart. He was forty-four years old. However, his lifes work obviously still strikes a chord with kids who voted him the winner of the 100th Who Was...? title...

-Titulo Original : Who Was Abraham Lincoln?-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Born to a family of farmers, Lincoln stood out from an early age-literally! (He was six feet four inches tall.) As sixteenth President of the United States, he guided the nation through the Civil War and saw the abolition of slavery. But Lincoln was tragically shot one night at Ford’s Theater-the first President to be assassinated. Over 100 black-and-white illustrations and maps are included...

-Titulo Original : Who Was Theodore Roosevelt?-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: He was only 42 years old when he was sworn in as President of the United States in 1901, making TR the youngest president ever. But did you know that he was also the first sitting president to win the Nobel Peace Prize? The first to ride in a car? The first to fly in an airplane? Theodore Roosevelt’s achievements as a naturalist, hunter, explorer, author, and soldier are as much a part of his fame as any office he held as a politician. Find out more about The Bull Moose, the Progressive, the Rough Rider, the Trust Buster, and the Great Hunter who was our larger-than-life 26th president in Who Was Theodore Roosevelt...

-Titulo Original : Beyond The Gender Binary (pocket Change Collective)-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Winner of the 2021 In The Margins Award When reading this book, all I feel is kindness.-- Sam Smith, Grammy and Oscar award-winning singer and songwriter Thank God we have Alok. And Im learning a thing or two myself.--Billy Porter, Emmy award-winning actor, singer, and Broadway theater performer Beyond the Gender Binary will give readers everywhere the feeling that anything is possible within themselves--Princess Nokia, musician and co-founder of the Smart Girl Club A fierce, penetrating, and empowering call for change.-- Kirkus Reviews, starred review An affirming, thoughtful read for all ages. -- School Library Journal, starred review In Beyond the Gender Binary, poet, artist, and LGBTQIA rights advocate Alok Vaid-Menon deconstructs, demystifies, and reimagines the gender binary. Pocket Change Collective is a series of small books with big ideas from todays leading activists and artists. In this installment, Beyond the Gender Binary, Alok Vaid-Menon challenges the world to see gender not in black and white, but in full color. Taking from their own experiences as a gender-nonconforming artist, they show us that gender is a malleable and creative form of expression. The only limit is your imagination...

-Titulo Original : What Was World War I?-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: This compelling addition to the What Was? series covers what was supposed to be “the war to end all wars” but tragically wasnt. In 1914, the assassination of an Austrian archduke set off a disastrous four-year-long conflict involving dozens of countries with battles taking place in all parts of the world. World War I was the first to use planes and tanks as well as deadly gases that left soldiers blinded or “shell shocked” (a condition now called Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome). There were battles that lasted for months with opposing troops fighting from rat-infested trenches, battles that often ended in a hollow victory with only a small area of land retaken. The author of many successful Who HQ titles Nico Medina gives young readers a clear and compelling account of this long and tragic event, a war that left over 20 million dead and was the lead-up to World War II barely twenty years later...

-Titulo Original : What Is The Constitution? (what Was?)-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: We the people at Who HQ bring readers the full story--arguments and all--of how the United States Constitution came into being. Signed on September 17, 1787--four years after the American War for Independence--the Constitution laid out the supreme law of the United States of America. Today its easy for us to take this blueprint of our government for granted. But the Framers--fifty-five men from almost all of the original 13 states--argued fiercely for many months over what ended up being only a four-page document. Here is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the hotly fought issues--those between Northern and Southern States; big states and little ones--and the key players such as James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington who suffered through countless revisions to make the Constitution happen...

-Titulo Original : Play With Clay! (lil Smarties)-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Follow a colorful blob of modeling dough as it forms a ball, rolls into a snake, coils into a pot, and more in this adorable board book! In this charming story, children can learn the simple lesson that change is a constant--and they can learn it through art and play! The straightforward narrative paired with quirky visual humor makes this the perfect board book for budding creative kids...

-Titulo Original : ¿que Es La Serie Mundial? (¿que Fue?) -Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Spanish speakers can now learn more about the most famous championship series in all of baseball: the World Series! Los hispanohablantes pueden ahora conocer mas sobre la serie mas famosa del campeonato de beisbol: ¡la Serie Mundial! Strike three, youre out! Hes safe! Home run! Every October, millions of baseball fans around the country anxiously wait to see which team wins baseballs biggest championship. But the original games of the 1900s hardly looked like they do today. Take a look back over one hundred years and discover the history of baseballs greatest series. With triumphs, heartbreak, and superstitious curses, this action-packed book brings Americas Pastime to life. Tercer strike, ponchado”. “Quieto”. “Jonron”. Cada octubre, millones de aficionados al beisbol de todo el pais esperan ansiosamente ver que equipo gana la mayor competencia del beisbol. Pero los partidos originales de la decada de 1900 dificilmente se parecian a los de hoy. Echa un vistazo a mas de cien años atras y descubre la historia de las mejores series del beisbol. Con triunfos, desengaños y maldiciones supersticiosas, este libro lleno de accion, da vida al pasatiempo de Estados Unidos...

-Titulo Original : ¿quien Fue Celia Cruz? -Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: How did a working-class girl from Cuba become a symbol of artistic freedom for Cuban Americans and the Queen of Salsa? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library! ¿Como una niña de clase trabajadora de Cuba se convirtio en un simbolo de libertad artistica para los cubanoamericanos y en la Reina de la Salsa? ¡Descubrelo en este nuevo libro para la bibliotheca de Who HQ! Although her family and friends know her as Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, the world refers to her simply as Celia Cruz. Starting her career in 1950, Celia grew increasingly popular as the new lead singer of the Cuban band Sonora Matancera. Her exceptional vocal range and flashy costumes made fans fall in love with her. Celias talent took her all around the world, including the United States. After Fidel Castro came to power in Cuba, she wasnt allowed to return to her native country. She and other Cubans who were exiled used their music to express their love for their homeland. Celia rose to the top of the charts in a genre that was dominated by men. She become an award-winning singer and the most popular Latin artist of the twentieth century. Azucar! indeed! Auntie su familia y amigos la conocen como Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, el mundo se refiere a ella simplemente como Celia Cruz. Trap comenzar su carrera en 1950, Celia se hizo cada vez mas popular como la nueva cantante principal de la banda cubana Sonora Matancera. Su exceptional rango vocal y sus llamativos vestuarios hicieron que los fanaticos se enamoraran de ella. El talento de Celia la llevo por todo el mundo, incluido Estados Unidos. Despues de que Fidel Castro llego al poder en Cuba, no se le permitio regresar a su pais natal. Ella y otros cubanos exiliados usaron su musica para expresar su amor por la patria. Celia subio a lo mas alto de las listas musicales en un genero dominado por hombres. Se convirtio en una cantante galardonada y en la artista latina mas popular del siglo XX. ¡Azucar! ¡Por supuesto...

-Titulo Original : ¿quien Fue? Historia Del Mundo -Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Based on the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series, this timeline of world history gives a fresh take on global events, from King Tut to Malala Yousafzai. Basada en la serie mas vendida del New York Times, esta cronologia de la historia mundial ofrece una nueva vision de los acontecimientos mundiales, desde el rey Tutankamon hasta Malala Yousafzai. For the first time ever, the Who Was? subjects are gathered into a single title! The Who Was? History of the World is a journey along the timeline of history, noting the birthdays of 150 people in the series and what was happening in the world at that moment in time. Follow the timeline to learn who was doing what when, from the days of ancient Egypt, all the way up to the present. ¡Por primera vez en la historia, los temas de ¿Quien fue? se reunen en un solo titulo! ¿Quien fue? Historia del mundo es un viaje cronologico a traves de la historia, que muestra los cumpleaños de 150 personas de la serie y lo que estaba sucediendo en el mundo en ese momento. Sigue la linea de tiempo para saber quien estaba haciendo que y cuando, desde los dias del antiguo Egipto hasta el presente...

-Titulo Original : Bookmarks Are People Too! #1 (heres Hank)-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Hank stars the same Hank as in the bestselling Hank Zipzer series, only this time hes in 2nd grade! Hank is a kid who doesnt try to be funny, but he somehow always makes the kids in his class laugh. Hes pretty bad at memorizing stuff, and spelling is his worst subject. (But so are math and reading!) In the first book in this new series, Hanks class is putting on a play, and Hank wants the lead part: Aqua Fly. But he freezes in his audition and can only buzz like a fly. His teacher creates a special part for Hank, a silent bookmark. This may seem like an insignificant role, but when his enemy, Nick McKelty, freezes during the performance, its up to Hank to save the play...