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*Indie Next List Pick* *Junior Library Guild Selection* “An appealing tribute and successful remedy to the lack of titles about the groundbreaking librarian…a must-have for all libraries.” –School Library Journal (starred review) The Spanish language edition of Planting Stories—an inspiring picture book biography of storyteller, puppeteer, and New York City’s first Puerto Rican librarian, who championed bilingual literature. When she came to America in 1921, Pura Belpré carried the cuentos folklóricos of her Puerto Rican homeland. Finding a new home at the New York Public...

What is the most effective way to study for a test? Whether it's gearing up for the SATs or cramming for a history exam at school, this book is here to help. Packed with results-driven recommendations on everything from time management to reducing stress, it provides students with the tools they need to develop more efficient study habits and boost their grades. Indispensable sidebars are included throughout, as are suggestions for how to apply essential test-prep skills in the workplace and beyond.

Susana, una niña española que padece anorexia, se traslada una temporada al campo con sus abuelos; allí conoce a Nicoleta, una niña rumana cuyos padres han llegado aquí en busca de trabajo. Dos maneras de ver el mundo y de afrontar la realidad totalmente diferentes que, lejos de provocar enfrentamientos, llegan a entenderse y a ayudarse. En esta ocasión, nuestra joven autora nos ha planteado una situación real como la vida misma que ha tratado con una humanidad y una delicadeza especiales; la amistad y la confianza en los demás se ganan paso poco a poco para solucionar los problemas a ...

Espacio Abierto is a two-level communicative course for high school students, specifically designed for native French speakers. Engaging experiential learning strategies and relevant content motivates language learners, while French direction lines and a French Teacher's Edition ensure that non-native Spanish speakers and generalist teachers can easily adapt the course to French language schools.