A miser learns the true meaning of Christmas when three ghostly visitors review his past and foretell his future, in a story with background information on Dickens and his times. Adaptaci?n de la novela de Charles Dickens para lectores de 10 a 12 a?os en el que se relata una historia de fantasmas que cuenta la inquietante noche que en la v?spera de esta festividad pasa el miserable y taca?o anciano Ebenezer Scrooge a consecuencia de la visita del...

"Big changes come in spring--from the weather to the activities we do. Pairing very simple text and vibrant pictures of springtime, readers will learn what they can expect in this season and all the fun things they can do. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.

Helps Spanish learners quickly build essential vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills. Watch as the Fernandez family hosts an exchange student from Spain for the summer. Learn useful phrases related to geography, weather, travel, shopping, directions, and much more. Interactive DVD games and lively songs keep the whole family engaged. Designed for learners with previous exposure to Spanish.

When Aurora came to America, she learned to speak English. But not her spaniel, Nena. As Aurora explains to her friends she meets along the way, her dog just knows Spanish. Nena doesn't know "sit," but she knows "sientate." And she doesn't know "wait," but she know "espera." And a "treat" might not mean anything to Nena, but she sure can sniff out a "postre"!

Looks at great leaders of the past and focuses on the key qualities, including their spiritual attributes, that made them successful, and lays out an action plan for understanding and mastering these qualities.

Kubi is a smart, inquisitive puppy who lives with all his friends on a farm in Vietnam. But when his life suddenly changes, he sets off on a long journey that takes him far, far away from his home. This is a story based on true events, illustrated with beautiful watercolors, for readers to feel and share all the emotions of this four-legged adventurer.

Two children transform into a rabbit and a mouse. They have exciting adventures when the witch, Kaitlin, comes looking for them. Fortunately, the good fairy helps them, but they must perform ten good deeds. That works well for them. They also have to look for food and a place to rest, getting into trouble very often because the church asks people for their capture. Everything ends well and happy when they return home as children. Ria Sloof, mother...