El Cid Campeador

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.

¿Qué tienen que ver el 2012, el calendario maya, la geometría sagrada y el segundo advenimiento de Cristo? La respuesta puede estar en unos bellos y misteriosos diseños que desde hace más de treinta años aparecen en los campos de cereales de varios países. Se conocen como crop circles o círculos en los cultivos. Aunque en su mayor parte se manifiestan al sur de Inglaterra, muy cerca del templo de Stonehenge, existen registros de ellos en al menos cincuenta países de los cinco continentes. ¿Quién y cómo los hace? Nadie lo sabe a ciencia cierta, los autores de los crop circles...

GRADES PK–2: This 16-page Spanish title (8'' x 8'') introduces early readers to the leopard—what they eat, why they climb trees, and how far they can jump! FEATURES: Simple Spanish text and vivid photos present fascinating facts about an amazing African animal. Comprehension questions are included to advance learning. EARLY BILINGUAL LITERACY: Help young learners strengthen their bilingual skills—add the English version of this title into your collection, too. BUILD A LIBRARY: Collect every title from the collection to stock your home or classroom library. Reading together is a great...

Bike riding is a lot of fun, but it can also be dangerous. Read about how people have made cycling safe over the years. Learn how bicycles have changed over time and how bike parts, equipment, and trails make cycling safer. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees...