Ella persistió: Harriet Tubman / She Persisted: Harriet Tubman

An ideal book for young Spanish students; proposes a new progression that promotes language acquisition and consolidation of contents, offers numerous grammatical and lexical and formal practice aid activities within the unit and contains a competency evaluation at the end of each chapter.

The ability to work in teams, communicate effectively, and improve efficiency make for highly successful professionals. Written in easy-to-access language, this book aligns with the Core Curriculum requirement of teaching students how to develop research projects that are similar to those they might face in their careers. It also provides guidance on building and participating in teams, bolstering interpersonal skills, and developing assertiveness. This volume contains concrete, real-world examples of actions students can take now to help them attain their desired futures.

Imagine being lost and stranded in the desert. Would you know what to do to survive? This useful Spanish-translated nonfiction title explains the important skills needed to survive in the desert. With helpful diagrams and images, definitions, tips and instructions, informational text, a bibliography, and a list of other helpful websites, readers can be assured that they will learn about the dangers of heat exhaustion, desert plants that could aid in survival, and other helpful tips in order to survive in an emergency.

Un chiquillo inmigrante, que se busca la vida vendiendo periódicos, se topa en varias ocasiones con un hombre que sale cada día a pasear con sus perros. Una noche el niño aparece en un portal consumido por la fiebre, y el hombre decide hacerse cargo de él. Así comienza una historia que se va complicando a medida que se descubre que el chico había estado en manos de una banda de delincuentes que, según se sospecha, se dedica a distintas actividades criminales, entre ellas la pedofilia y el tráfico de órganos.