C鏔o mejorar tus discursos (Strengthening Public Speaking Skills)

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.

If a person were ever face-to-face with a huge, hungry animal with sharp teeth, they probably wouldn’t care exactly what that animal was! But from a safe location, can we tell whether it was a crocodile or alligator that wanted to take a bite? By examining their jaw structure, teeth, and other physical features, we can easily tell these two animals apart! Graphic organizers and amazing images highlight each animal’s habitat and other small differences between the two fearsome creatures, showing readers just what creature is lurking below the waters.

This beginner biography takes a look into the life of Walt Disney and his innovative contributions to film and animation. Complete with full-bleed relevant and historical photographs, timeline, glossary, and index.

"Whoosh! Crunch! Dump Trucks are here to haul! Learn how and where they do their work in this Machines! song. Includes glossary, critical thinking questions, and sheet music"--

El libro secreto de los mayas es una recreación de las leyendas contenidas en el Popol Vuh, obra que recoge la teoría cosmogónica de esta cultura mesoamericana previa a la llegada de los conquistadores españoles. El texto está adaptado al lenguaje de las edades a las que va dirigido, entre los 11 y los 15 años, y la narración es muy cuidada para que el ritmo despierte el interés de los estudiantes, afirmando un verdadero interés por la lectura en general.