Discover the reasons why Americans celebrate Independence Day! This book uses intriguing primary source images and documents and simple paragraphs to engage students in reading as they build their social studies content knowledge. For use in the classroom or at home, this Spanish book includes a simple glossary, captions and an index to introduce informational text features to young readers and provide additional reading support.

The Fourth of July is one of the most important holidays of the year. Readers will learn why we set off fireworks to celebrate America’s birthday and what other people do to honor the country on this fun holiday. From sparklers and hot dogs to parades and fun floats, readers will learn why the Fourth of July is a great holiday with the help of accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin-American Spanish. • Strong picture-text correlation aids in comprehension • Reading level supports beginning readers • Picture glossary helps develop vocabulary skills

Engage first grade students to build literacy and social studies content knowledge in history with 6 copies of ¡Feliz Cuatro de Julio! (Happy Fourth of July!) and an accompanying lesson plan. Independence Day honors the birth of America. In this engaging book, readers are introduced to the ideas of freedom and celebrations as they learn about the history of and the way that Americans continue to celebrate the Fourth of July. Featuring dynamic primary sources, this high-interest nonfiction book translated in Spanish includes colorful images; text features such as a table of contents, glossary, and index; and a "Your Turn" application activity at the end of the book. The accompanying lesson plan provides 5 days of standards-based activities focused on reading, writing, and social studies with a primary source activity and Spanish-translated student activity sheets, a multiple-choice quiz, and a document-based assessment.

Discover the reasons why Americans celebrate Independence Day! This book uses intriguing primary source images and documents and simple paragraphs to engage students in reading as they build their social studies content knowledge. For use in the classroom or at home, this Spanish book includes a simple glossary, captions and an index to introduce informational text features to young readers and provide additional reading support.

Discover the reasons why Americans celebrate Independence Day! This book uses intriguing primary source images and documents and simple paragraphs to engage students in reading as they build their social studies content knowledge. For use in the classroom or at home, this Spanish book includes a simple glossary, captions and an index to introduce informational text features to young readers and provide additional reading support.

He's the guy no one likes... Despite winning two national championships, JR "Ace" Anderson was sent packing from his old school after losing the trust of his coach. At Southern U, he has a second chance to prove that his college legacy isn't endless debauchery and selfishness. But his reputation precedes him, and his teammates offer a chilly welcome in the locker room. The one person who is willing to accept him is the very woman he should stay away from-his new coach's daughter. She's the girl everyone loves... Bryant Johnson's only goal in life is to make others happy, even at her own expense. One look at her father's new star quarterback, and she knows that Ace is her next project. With a reputation for being a "jerk whisperer", Bryant has spent her last three years at college reforming sorry behavior and turning bad boys into the best boyfriends ever. In Ace, though, she's met with surly resistance and a sizzling attraction she doesn't expect. Fixing this wounded warrior will be her biggest challenge yet. Not falling for him will be even harder. Between her big heart and his damaged one, a battle is ensuing. In this game of love, every defense will crumble.

A behind the scenes look at the music that is currently the soundtrack of the globe, reported on and written by Leila Cobo, Billboard's VP of Latin Music and the world's ultimate authority on popular Latin music. Decoding "Despacito" tracks the stories behind the biggest Latin hits of the past fifty years. From the salsa born and bred in the streets of New York City, to Puerto Rican reggaetón and bilingual chart-toppers, this rich oral history is a veritable treasure trove of never-before heard anecdotes and insight from a who's who of Latin music artists, executives, observers, and players. Their stories, told in their own words, take you inside the hits, to the inner sanctum of the creative minds behind the tracks that have defined eras and become hallmarks of history. FEATURING THE STORIES BEHIND SONGS BY: José Feliciano • Los Tigres Del Norte • Julio Iglesias • Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine • Willie Colón • Juan Luis Guerra • Selena • Los Del Río • Carlos Vives • Elvis Crespo • Ricky Martin • Santana • Shakira • Daddy Yankee • Marc Anthony • Enrique Iglesias with Descemer Bueno and Gente De Zona • Luis Fonsi with Daddy Yankee • J Balvin with Willy William • Rosalía