With the help of her mischievous cat, Cecilia finds the perfect birthday present for her T a. Today is T a's birthday Cecilia wants to surprise her great-aunt with a very special present. But what could it be? Could it be T a's favorite mixing bowl that she and Cecilia used to make delicious bizcochos? Could it be a ball like the one T a played with as a little girl in Mexico? With the help of her cat, Chica, Cecilia plants the perfect surprise. And T a has a very special surprise for Cecilia, too View More...
Sensitively told and true to the experience of many Mexican Americans, this bilingual picture book bridges the borders that separate all families who must live far apart from their loved ones.--Booklist "...accompanied by innovative illustrations, originally modeled with clay. Reminiscent of Mexican folk art, they fit the story especially well, conveying its warmth and poignancy."--Kirkus Reviews "A tender love story of a book...a kiss on the forehead at bedtime "--Naomi Shihab Nye "A stylist in both poetry and prose, S enz has now taken his magic of flight to younger readers. This is his gift... View More...
Pearl learns about the different types of homes and habitats in which her woodland friends live and play. Diversity is explored and championed in this tale of self-appreciation. Home is where the heart is. View More...
This successful reader for second-year Spanish focuses on language acquisition, reading comprehension, and communicative competence. Designed to introduce literature without demanding complicated literary analysis, it contains 14 unadapted short stories by contemporary writers from different parts of the Spanish-speaking world. To facilitate reading comprehension, the text includes marginal glosses, a complete Spanish-English vocabulary, and an introduction to reading strategies and literary terms. View More...
This successful reader for second-year Spanish focuses on language acquisition, reading comprehension, and communicative competence. Designed to introduce literature without demanding complicated literary analysis, it contains 14 unadapted short stories by contemporary writers from different parts of the Spanish-speaking world. To facilitate reading comprehension, the text includes marginal glosses, a complete Spanish-English vocabulary, and an introduction to reading strategies and literary terms. View More...
Some children walk to school; others ride a bus. Children go by ferry in New York, vaporetto in Italy, trolley car in San Francisco, and helicopter in the Alaskan Tundra. With fun-filled rhymes and colorful illustrations, children will discover just how much fun getting to school can be. View More...
A bilingual, rhythmic celebration of bread, from farmer to baker. This playful, English-Spanish children's book traces the process and production of traditional South American bread making from harvest, to crafting, to packaging, and its sale on the market. David and Phillis Gershator's Bread Is for Eating features fun and simple, sing-along songs throughout, with bright, bold illustrations from Emma Shaw-Smith. Una celebraci n biling e y r tmica sobre el pan, desde la granja a la panader a. Este libro alegre para ni os, escrito en ingl s y espa ol, traza el proceso y la producci n de la tradi... View More...
The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background.CliffsNotes on Candide explores the best known philosophic tale from Voltaire. The tale is a vehicle for his profoundest views on politics, religion, and philosophy. At the same time, it is an adventure tale about a young hero who travels far and wide and experiences great dangers.With this study guide, you'll see why Voltaire is considered among the greatest satirists in literature. Along with detailed explanations of the plot, your understanding will i... View More...
The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background.CliffsNotes on Candide explores the best known philosophic tale from Voltaire. The tale is a vehicle for his profoundest views on politics, religion, and philosophy. At the same time, it is an adventure tale about a young hero who travels far and wide and experiences great dangers.With this study guide, you'll see why Voltaire is considered among the greatest satirists in literature. Along with detailed explanations of the plot, your understanding will i... View More...
In his third adventure, Carlos is warned that picking up skunks is a bad idea. Ignoring the advice, Carlos finds himself in quite a predicament. To what lengths will Carlos go to get rid of the smell? View More...
The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also features glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.In CliffsNotes on All Quiet on the Western Front, Erich Maria Remarque takes you inside the gruesome realities of World War I through the eyes of Paul Baumer, a sensitive teenager and typical infantryman in the German army.This study guide will help you begin to consider how Remarque's views on war might relate to mod... View More...
The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.In CliffsNotes on The Taming of the Shrew, you explore one of Shakespeare's most beloved, and imitated, works. In this play within a play, Petruchio, the man from Verona, marries Kate (the shrew of the story), so that Kate's younger sister Bianca may be allowed to take on several suitors and choose one to marry.Summari... View More...
Que son los relampagos? Los relampagos son unas potentes chispas electricas que aparecen en el cielo, que son causadas por la electricidad. Este libro le brinda informacion a los chicos sobre este fenomeno natural tan comun. View More...
This is the famous 19th-century play about a great swordsman and poet with the unseemly large nose. Although he is feared by opponents, he cannot court the woman of his dreams, except through anonymously sent poems, which makes for a romantic and adventurous tale. View More...
The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into critical elements and ideas within classic works of literature. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.CliffsNotes on Don Quixote looks into the story of a man who seeks truth and justice with an internal vision so strong as to see through the illusion of external appearances.Following the journey of a gentle (and mad) knight, this study guide provides summaries and commentaries for each chapter within this popular--and long--novel. Other feat... View More...
The best-selling Captain Underpants series may be in jeopardy, as the perilous plot of Professor Pippy P. Poopypants possibly puts an end to the protagonists -- permanently Jorge y Berto no son malos chicos. Lo que pasa es que les gusta animar las cosas de vez en cuando. As , sin propon rselo, est n a punto de hacer que el profesor Pipicaca, un cient fico enloquecido y sin escr pulos que se encuentra a bordo de un robot gigantesco, se apodere del planeta entero. Qui n desbaratar los perversos planes de Pipicaca? Un nuevo trabajo para el Capit n Calzoncillos View More...
Que sucederia si tu habitacion se convirtiera en un chiquero? A Wendell no le gusta limpiar su habitacion, pero cuando esta se llena de cerdos se da cuenta de que realmente esta viviendo en un chiquero. El chico no tendra mas remedio que limpiar su habitacion o seguir viviendo con los cerdos.
Mexico's Day of the Dead fascinates U.S readers, whether for its joyful celebration of an unusual tradition or because it simply feels like home. San Vicente lets children join the celebration as they watch the skeletons rock, rattle, and roll those long old bones as they get ready for the biggest event of their social calendar. A short and fun essay, directed toward young readers, will explain this important Mexican holiday.The works of Mexico City artist Luis San Vicente have been exhibited in Mexico, Venezuela, Europe, and the United States. He has won UNESCO's prestigious NOMA Encouragemen... View More...
Developed by a team of language experts and educators, these fun dictionaries for children ages four to nine are a goldmine of more than 1,000 colorfully illustrated words. Berlitz kids Picture Dictionaries are packed with essential words young language learners need to know such as colors, shapes, numbers, family members, and animals. Every word is accompanied by a translation, a simple sentence, and a colorful picture. A conversation section contains valuable phrases essential for beginners, and special pages introducing topics such as clothing, insects, flowers/plants, and toys that will te... View More...
