Junípero Serra: Un misionero español

Junípero Serra was an influential Franciscan missionary who created missions that stretched from San Francisco to San Diego. His impact on California is still felt-and debated-today. Introduce students to his life with this nonfiction biography that builds students' reading skills and promotes social studies content literacy. The dynamic primary source maps, letters, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state...

Do you have what it takes to be an athlete? Readers learn about the hard work and dedication that athletes of all levels go through to be healthy and successful. Along with stunning photos and charts and riveting facts, this Spanish-translated title includes an interview with a real-life Olympic athlete and an accessible glossary, index, and list of useful sources.

During the summer, it is warm outside. During the winter, it is cold. This is because of seasons. This Spanish science reader introduces students to the seasons. With easy-to-read text and vivid images, this book teaches students important scientific subjects and vocabulary terms like migrate, hibernate, cycle, and harvest. Aligned to state and national standards, the book contains nonfiction text features like an index, a glossary, captions, and bold font to keep students connected to the text. A hands-on science experiment helps students apply what they have learned and develops critical...

Schrijven kan meer zijn dan geld verdienen: het kan een manier zijn om problemen op te lossen. Maar wat gebeurt er als de inspiratie verdwijnt?

En palabras del propio Octavio Paz "este libro se fue haciendo poco a poco a través de los años, sin un plan fijo". La edición que hoy se publica se fue gestando durante más de cincuenta años y el título, "Libertad bajo palabra", nombra varios textos publicados a lo largo de la vida del poeta. Un libro que es también una vida, tal como su autor la ha reescrito sucesivamente. La colaboración del propio Octavio Paz, aclarando problemas del texto y señalando las fuentes de algunas alusiones, ha sido definitiva para el establecimiento de esta edición. -- From publisher's website.