Words Are Not for Hurting / Las palabras no son para lastimar

In 1848, gold was discovered in California, attracting over 300,000 people from all over the world, some who struck it rich and many more who didn't. Hear the stories about the gold-seeking 'forty-niners!' With black-and-white illustrations and sixteen pages of photos, a nugget from history is brought to life!

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.

Segunda edición, revisada, de este texto pedagógico, claro y coherente, concebido como un medio para aprender español como lengua extranjera pero cuyas propuestas descriptivas inéditas de la gramática le hacen también interesante al nativo. Su objetivo es acelerar al máximo el proceso de aprendizaje. Obra original que se echaba en falta para poder llevar a cabo una buena labor docente.

Water is all around us. It moves through the water cycle. It brings water to all parts of the planet. Every living thing needs water to survive. Introduce students to the water cycle with this Spanish science reader that features easy-to-read text. Nonfiction text features include a glossary, index, and detailed images to facilitate close reading and help students connect back to the text. Aligned to state and national standards, the book also includes a fun and engaging science experiment to develop critical thinking and help students practice what they have learned.