Jackie Robinson 6-Pack

In this inspiring Spanish-translated biography, readers will learn about the life of Wilma Rudolph, the first American woman to win three gold medals at one Olympics. Readers will feel engaged and inspired as they read about Rudolph's incredible journey from a young girl with polio, to her first encounter with track and field, to becoming one of the best Olympic athletes of her time! A timeline of Rudolph's life, a glossary, and index are provided for further understanding of the content and improvement in vocabulary.

One of the skills employers want most in new hires is the ability to speak well. Public speaking can not only advance a person in almost any career but can also help an individual do better in school as well. Following the English Language Arts standards for Speaking and Listening, this book teaches readers why public speaking can be such an effective tool, how to craft a powerful speech, and how to overcome one of the most common problems people have with talking in front of a crowd�stage fright.

La decisión de narrar el pasado se impuso después de vencer la duda de si el esfuerzo merecería la pena. La superé al darme cuenta de que muchas personas valoran la recuperación de la memoria reciente, pues la aceleración del tiempo hace que hechos relativamente próximos parezcan lejanos. Siento que la vida pasa deprisa y quiero que la memoria de las ilusiones y de los esfuerzos de mi generación no desaparezca a medida que la jubilación nos vaya separando de los más jóvenes. Al narrar el pasado intento vencer al olvido, para que las cosas que he visto «no se pierdan como lágrimas ...

"Descubre más acerca del verdadero Walt Disney en esta divertida y emocionante biografía ilustrada!"--Page 4 of cover.

When winter hits, many people in colder climates spend most of their time indoors. But what do wild animals do? Some animals spend winters hibernating. Beginning readers will learn what hibernation is, why some animals hibernate and others don't, and how hibernating animals prepare for their long sleep. Full-color photographs grab readers' attention and allow them to draw connections to the narrative. Readers will love learning about this mysterious, restful time in some animals' lives.