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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.

En la novela “Tiznados”, el autor presenta a Tomás de Renovales y a Mariano de Renovales como protagonistas clave en la trama que torna alrededor del atentado contra la vida del Libertador, Simón Bolívar, que tuvo lugar en el Rincón de los Toros. Inseparables desde que partieron de la casa solariega familiar en Artzentales, Vizcaya, destacaron gloriosamente y sobrevivieron hartas penurias en la guerra de independencia española. Al terminar la contienda partieron caminos. Tomás continuó al servicio del rey de España y se embarcó voluntario en la expedición de Morillo con...

Young children are natural problem-solvers and always looking for answers, especially when it involves interesting animals. This Spanish-language edition of Scaly Swimmers provides young curious readers with striking visual clues and simply written hints. Using the photos and text, readers rely on visual literacy skills, reading, and reasoning as they solve the animal mystery. Clearly written facts give readers a deeper understanding of how the animal lives. Additional text features, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

This very simple book about garter snakes combines familiar with fun. Readers will learn about this favorite common reptile while strengthening reading skills and being wowed with great photographs. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.