Taipan / Taipán

Margarita es una chica de trece años que se siente sola. Un día, empieza a cartearse con otra chica de su edad, que está muy triste porque han secuestrado a su hermano. Margarita, por casualidad, descubre quiénes son los secuestradores.

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.

Written in a lively rhyme, I Will Not Be Afraid addresses children's fears - such as the dark, storms, and current events - and explains that God is in full control as He promises to work good through all circumstances in the lives of His children.

Introduce students to civil rights leader and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. With this Spanish-translated biography, readers will learn about Marshall's inspiring life and contributions. Engaging, primary source images and supporting text work together to help readers better understand the social studies content. Informational text features help students navigate the text.