El girasol: Por dentro y por fuera (Sunflower: Inside and Out)

A 2014 survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration showed that 8.7 million youths ages twelve to twenty reported drinking alcohol beyond “just a few sips” in the previous month. Those who start drinking before age fifteen are five times more likely to become dependent on alcohol than those who begin at twenty-one. This resource shows young people how to help a friend who is abusing alcohol. It arms them with facts about alcohol, how it affects the teen mind and body, how to look for signs of a problem, and how to bring others on board to help.

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This primary source book provides firsthand accounts of history that give students personal insights into historical events. Learn about California’s history during the 20th century with this Spanish book that builds reading comprehension and social studies literacy. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their ...

What do churros, macarons, and strudel have in common? In order to bake them successfully, pastry chefs must use fractions! Students will learn comparing fractions while engaged in reading about delectable desserts from around the world. This Spanish book combines mathematics and literacy skills, and uses practical, real-world examples of problem solving to teach math and language arts content. The glossary, index, and table of contents will further understanding of reading and math concepts, and the full-color images, practice problems, and math graphs and charts make learning math easy,...

En un período en el que la mayoría de las damas se sentaban en casa con sus bordados, Jane Franklin alcanzó una enorme fama en todo el mundo occidental, y fue probablemente la mejor viajera de su época. La autora, Alison Alexander recorre la vida de esta mujer inimitable, desde su nacimiento a finales del siglo XVIII en Londres, a su matrimonio a una edad madura (36 años) con Sir John Franklin, sus muchos viajes a destinos lejanos, entre ellos Rusia, Tierra Santa, el norte de África, América y Australia. Una vez casada, a su ambición inicial: vivir la vida al máximo, se unió la de...