Books with author Nicolas Brasch

Juan's family is forced to flee their home when a giant volcano erupts in their town! As the family heads for a nearby shelter, they are worried about Juan's father who works at the bottom of the mountain. Readers will love the colorful, full-page illustrations and the story of a family who manages to stay together despite an unfortunate natural disaster.About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.

Leonardo da Vinci is remembered as a painter, an inventor, a scientist, an engineer, and an architect. This book examines his many contributions to the intellectual climate of the Renaissance in Italy while also tracing his legacy in inventions of the modern era, including the helicopter and military tank. Beautiful reproductions of his drawings and paintings accompany clear, engaging text, while sidebars offer additional context for curious readers.

During the 1800's, electrical lights, inter-continental transportation, medical advancements, and distribution of labor dramatically altered the ways that people could work, travel, eat, and communicate. This book captures the spirit of discovery that characterized the tumultuous century, while exploring the lasting legacy of these discoveries, and their impact on human life. Illustrated timelines, primary source photographs, and clear diagrams explain the inventions of the era, while informative sidebars add depth. An informative and engaging book about a complicated era of history.