Sakara

A collection of six stories reflecting the history or culture of Mexico, presented in both English and Spanish, each of which is followed by questions and activities.

An easy story, in English and Spanish, about a boy who cannot retrieve his goats from a neighboring field, however, a rabbit, fox, wolf, and a bee come to his aid. Beginning-to-Read™ books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying classic fairy tale stories. Full-color and updated illustrations included. Reading reinforcement activities and a note to caregivers are included. Activities focus on foundational, language and reading skills. Perfect for an early introduction to Spanish or for ESL.

Violeta se ha vuelto una niña callada e introvertida, con tantos cambios de ciudad no ha logrado tener amigos. Sin embargo, al llegar a un nuevo colegio, termina descubriendo que ella y su familia son parte de un mundo que vive oculto de los demás. Un mundo gobernado por los cinco elementos presentes en la naturaleza: agua, fuego, tierra, aire y madera, los que conviven en un frágil equilibrio. Violeta, a través de nuevos amigos con sorprendentes poderes, descubrirá fascinantes historias acerca de los clanes que conforman cada elemento, de su gente, sus fortalezas y debilidades. Pero...

The war has turned Sarajevo into a place of turnmoil and destruction. This story tells of the journey of a Bosnian family who are first airlifted to Belgrade and later make their way to Vienna. The family's ordeal is touchingly told from a child's perspective.