El Porque de las Cosas

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.

In this book, a colorful illustrated character bundles up to battle the cold weather before shoveling the fresh snow. With easy-to-read text, early readers will watch snow become a snowman with the help of some hard work and a big hat!

Simple text and photographs show how some fruits, vegetables, grains, and nuts grow and are harvested.

Learn about the different places that people call home--from apartments to cottages and castles to farmhouses. With bright, vivid photos and easy-to-read informational text, this Spanish-translated nonfiction title introduces readers to different cultures' definitions of "home."