Maria Zef

È l’ora della notte in cui il dottore parla onestamente, in cui non ha freni sulla lingua. «Non siamo più ai tempi del feudalesimo,» dice al suo amico conte Ademaro Novelli-Casazzi. Gli parla di una storia successa qualche tempo prima, del figlio di un fornaio che aveva picchiato a morte un nobiluccio che aveva osato approfittare della sorella. La giuria lo aveva assolto, e il popolo lo aveva acclamato in trionfo. Se un nobile si invaghisce di una contadina è necessario che la sposi: questo è il succo del discorso. Pochi giorni dopo, sarà l’Arciprete di Collefiorito in persona a...

Follow a day in the life of two children from different cities! This entertaining title has been translated into Spanish and encourages young readers to practice time measurement skills and early STEM themes, like reading analog and digital clocks. Familiar images and fun practice problems will have young readers thinking about how they can measure time throughout a day in their own lives! This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

When people think of soft things, they immediately conjure up images of furry bunnies and similarly textured animals and objects. This inviting book helps young readers to do the same, as learning about textures is an important tenet of the early elementary curriculum. Carefully selected photographs of soft objects make the concept of texture clear to the reader as well as aid in vocabulary acquisition.

A 2014 report by the US Department of Education found that 22 percent of students ages twelve to eighteen had experienced bullying. This cogent narrative provides readers with supportive methods to help a friend who is being bullied and to promote a bully-free learning environment at school. Physical, social, psychological, and verbal bullying are examined, as well as cyberbulling. Readers discover the consequences of bullying both as a target and as a bystander. They also consider ways to intervene in a bullying situation, how to seek adult help, and how to be empowered and recover from...

This book teaches early readers about the many things that are found in a grocery store. Engage students in reading as they develop their comprehension and literacy skills and learn basic concepts. Featuring exciting TIME For Kids content, this full-color Spanish book will keep students engaged in reading and learning. Aligned to state and national standards, this text introduces students to simple informational text features including a glossary, vocabulary list, and bold font.