Yo ciudadano

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.

La anciana tía Patente desea plantar un peral en su jardín. Pero cuando cava el hoyo, la pala choca contra un jarrón bastante rústico. Lo que ignora la buena señora es que el extraño dueño del jarrón desea recuperarlo. ¿Quién iba a decir que la tranquila vida de tía Patente se iba a complicar de esta manera? Una desternillante historia en la que se muestra que nunca es tarde para vivir emociones de nuevo.

Introduces different construction vehicles and explains how their various parts help them do their jobs.

In this inspiring biography, readers will learn about the incredible journey of Helen Keller. Using informational, Spanish-translated text and expressive images and photos, readers will discover the undeniable determination that Keller had as a young deaf and blind girl and how her teacher, Anne Sullivan, helped her to read, write, speak, and graduate from college. With a timeline, a bibliography, and a glossary of terms, children are given the tools they need to expand their knowledge about this fascinating and inspiring woman.