Texanos destacados (Distinguished Texans)

In what ways are the branches of government like a basketball game? How can a school yard game's rules liken themselves to a constitution? Through engaging analogies and introductions, our new Spanish-language government series gets English language learners ready for election 2008. Correlated to the fourth and fifth grade social studies curriculum, My American Government introduces students to how our government works. Students learn about the U.S. Constitution, the branches of government, citizens' basic rights, and how we elect our leaders.

Por fin llegaron las tan anheladas vacaciones y Florencia, junto a su familia, emprende un largo y accidentado viaje a la playa. Todo lo viven con entusiasmo, energía y buen humor. Hasta los problemas los viven con una sonrisa. Su mejor amigo llegará a visitarlos, y con él experimentarán una serie de aventuras e historias, cargadas de misterio y emoción. La más importante, la excursión a una lejana playa desierta, los hará pasar el gran susto de sus vidas, y reforzará los lazos que los unen.

In My Friend Has Autism, beginning readers are introduced to different characters who have autism, how autism may affect their actions, and how we can be good friends to people who have autism. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover how to empathetic and inlude all kinds of friends.

The Mi Mini Biografia series are Spanish language biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter.